Corruption Perceptions Index in Germany
Germany: Corruption Perceptions Index was 77 Score in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
77 Score
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
9th
of 54 countries
All-time high
81 Score
in 2015
All-time low
75 Score
in 2024
Years of data
14
2012–2025
Corruption Perceptions Index in Germany, 2012–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Score.
Analysis
Germany recorded 77 Score for corruption perceptions index in 2025.
The figure is up 2.7% on the previous year and down 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Germany peaked at 81 Score in 2015 and was at its lowest, 75 Score, in 2024.
Germany ranks 9th of 54 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Corruption Perceptions Index in Germany, year by year
| Year | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 79 Score | — |
| 2013 | 78 Score | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 79 Score | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 81 Score | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 81 Score | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 81 Score | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 80 Score | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 80 Score | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 80 Score | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 80 Score | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 79 Score | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 78 Score | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 75 Score | -3.8% |
| 2025 | 77 Score | +2.7% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 77 Score is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.5 Score, 1.3× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Germany's 77 Score is above the median for high income countries, which is 64 Score, 1.2× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 79.88 Score | 78 Score | 81 Score | 8 |
| 2020s | 78.17 Score | 75 Score | 80 Score | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 6 Luxembourg 78 Score compare
- 6 Netherlands 78 Score compare
- 6 Netherlands 78 Score compare
- 9 Iceland 77 Score compare
- 11 Estonia 76 Score compare
- 11 Ireland 76 Score compare
- 11 Estonia 76 Score compare
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Germany?
- Corruption perceptions index in Germany was 77 Score in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 81 Score in 2015.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 75 Score in 2024.
- How does Germany rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Germany ranks 9th out of 54 countries with data for 2025.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany 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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