Corruption Perceptions Index in Nigeria
Nigeria: Corruption Perceptions Index was 139 rank in 2012. ▲ Rising
Corruption Perceptions Index in Nigeria, 1998–2012
Source: World Bank Institute. Measured in rank.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 139 rank for corruption perceptions index in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 37.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Nigeria peaked at 152 rank in 2005 and was at its lowest, 81 rank, in 1998.
Nigeria ranks 16th of 52 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 89.5 rank | 81 rank | 98 rank | 2 |
| 2000s | 124.9 rank | 90 rank | 152 rank | 10 |
| 2010s | 138.67 rank | 134 rank | 143 rank | 3 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More reference data data for Nigeria
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- Temperature anomalies by month 1.8 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4187 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.76 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Nigeria?
- Corruption perceptions index in Nigeria was 139 rank in 2012, according to World Bank Institute.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 152 rank in 2005.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 81 rank in 1998.
- How does Nigeria rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Nigeria ranks 16th out of 52 countries with data for 2012.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank Institute, published as part of Corruption Perceptions Index (rank). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This is the ranking from the annual Transparency International corruption perceptions index, which ranks more than 150 countries in terms of perceived levels of corruption, as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys. For more information on this indicator, please visit http://www.transparency.org/policy_research/surveys_indices/cpi the Transparency International page on the topic.