Corruption Perceptions Index in Denmark

Denmark: Corruption Perceptions Index was 89 Score in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
89 Score
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
1st
of 54 countries
All-time high
92 Score
in 2014
All-time low
87 Score
in 2019
Years of data
14
2012–2025

Corruption Perceptions Index in Denmark, 2012–2025

0204060801002012201820252012: 90 Score2013: 91 Score2014: 92 Score2015: 91 Score2016: 90 Score2017: 88 Score2018: 88 Score2019: 87 Score2020: 88 Score2021: 88 Score2022: 90 Score2023: 90 Score2024: 90 Score2025: 89 Score

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Score.

Analysis

In 2025, corruption perceptions index in Denmark stood at 89 Score.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Denmark peaked at 92 Score in 2014 and was at its lowest, 87 Score, in 2019.

Denmark ranks 1st of 54 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Corruption Perceptions Index in Denmark, year by year

Annual values for Corruption Perceptions Index in Denmark, 2012 to 2025.
Year Score Change
2012 90 Score
2013 91 Score +1.1%
2014 92 Score +1.1%
2015 91 Score -1.1%
2016 90 Score -1.1%
2017 88 Score -2.2%
2018 88 Score +0.0%
2019 87 Score -1.1%
2020 88 Score +1.1%
2021 88 Score +0.0%
2022 90 Score +2.3%
2023 90 Score +0.0%
2024 90 Score +0.0%
2025 89 Score -1.1%

Denmark compared with similar countries

  • Denmark's 89 Score is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.5 Score, 1.5× the median. (36 countries reporting)
  • Denmark's 89 Score is above the median for high income countries, which is 64 Score, 1.4× the median. (35 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 89.62 Score 87 Score 92 Score 8
2020s 89.17 Score 88 Score 90 Score 6

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 2 Finland 88 Score compare
  2. 3 Norway 81 Score compare
  3. 4 Switzerland 80 Score compare
  4. 4 Sweden 80 Score compare

See the full ranking of 56 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is corruption perceptions index in Denmark?
Corruption perceptions index in Denmark was 89 Score in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 92 Score in 2014.
What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 87 Score in 2019.
How does Denmark rank for corruption perceptions index?
Denmark ranks 1st out of 54 countries with data for 2025.
Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Corruption Perceptions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Corruption Perceptions Index
Unit
Score
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
56 places, 784 data points, 2012–2025
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