Corruption Perceptions Index in Italy

Italy: Corruption Perceptions Index was 53 Score in 2025. β–² Rising

Latest (2025)
53 Score
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
26th
of 42 countries
All-time high
56 Score
in 2021
All-time low
42 Score
in 2012
Years of data
14
2012–2025

Corruption Perceptions Index in Italy, 2012–2025

02040602012201820252012: 42 Score2013: 43 Score2014: 43 Score2015: 44 Score2016: 47 Score2017: 50 Score2018: 52 Score2019: 53 Score2020: 53 Score2021: 56 Score2022: 56 Score2023: 56 Score2024: 54 Score2025: 53 Score

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Score.

Analysis

In 2025, corruption perceptions index in Italy stood at 53 Score.

The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 20.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Italy peaked at 56 Score in 2021 and was at its lowest, 42 Score, in 2012.

Italy ranks 26th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 46.75 Score 42 Score 53 Score 8
2020s 54.67 Score 53 Score 56 Score 6

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 23 Portugal 56 Score compare
  2. 24 Cyprus 55 Score compare
  3. 24 Spain 55 Score compare
  4. 26 Poland 53 Score compare
  5. 28 Greece 50 Score compare
  6. 29 Malta 49 Score compare

See the full ranking of 44 places β†’

More reference data data for Italy

All data for Italy β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is corruption perceptions index in Italy?
Corruption perceptions index in Italy was 53 Score in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 56 Score in 2021.
What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 42 Score in 2012.
How does Italy rank for corruption perceptions index?
Italy ranks 26th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Italy 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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About this data

Indicator
Corruption Perceptions Index
Unit
Score
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 616 data points, 2012–2025
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