Corruption Perceptions Index in Ireland

Ireland: Corruption Perceptions Index was 76 Score in 2025. ▲ Rising

Latest (2025)
76 Score
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
11th
of 54 countries
All-time high
77 Score
in 2022
All-time low
69 Score
in 2012
Years of data
14
2012–2025

Corruption Perceptions Index in Ireland, 2012–2025

0204060802012201820252012: 69 Score2013: 72 Score2014: 74 Score2015: 75 Score2016: 73 Score2017: 74 Score2018: 73 Score2019: 74 Score2020: 72 Score2021: 74 Score2022: 77 Score2023: 77 Score2024: 77 Score2025: 76 Score

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Score.

Analysis

In 2025, corruption perceptions index in Ireland stood at 76 Score.

The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and up 1.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Ireland peaked at 77 Score in 2022 and was at its lowest, 69 Score, in 2012.

Ireland ranks 11th of 54 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.

Corruption Perceptions Index in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Corruption Perceptions Index in Ireland, 2012 to 2025.
Year Score Change
2012 69 Score
2013 72 Score +4.3%
2014 74 Score +2.8%
2015 75 Score +1.4%
2016 73 Score -2.7%
2017 74 Score +1.4%
2018 73 Score -1.4%
2019 74 Score +1.4%
2020 72 Score -2.7%
2021 74 Score +2.8%
2022 77 Score +4.1%
2023 77 Score +0.0%
2024 77 Score +0.0%
2025 76 Score -1.3%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 76 Score is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.5 Score, 1.3× the median. (36 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 76 Score is above the median for high income countries, which is 64 Score, 1.2× the median. (35 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 73 Score 69 Score 75 Score 8
2020s 75.5 Score 72 Score 77 Score 6

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 9 Germany 77 Score compare
  2. 9 Iceland 77 Score compare
  3. 11 Estonia 76 Score compare
  4. 11 Estonia 76 Score compare
  5. 14 Japan 71 Score compare

See the full ranking of 56 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is corruption perceptions index in Ireland?
Corruption perceptions index in Ireland was 76 Score in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 77 Score in 2022.
What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 69 Score in 2012.
How does Ireland rank for corruption perceptions index?
Ireland ranks 11th out of 54 countries with data for 2025.
Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Ireland 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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