Corruption Perceptions Index in Italy

Italy: Corruption Perceptions Index was 53 Score in 2025. ▲ Rising

Latest (2025)
53 Score
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
34th
of 54 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 34th of 54 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.

Corruption Perceptions Index in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Corruption Perceptions Index in Italy, 2012 to 2025.
Year Score Change
2012 42 Score
2013 43 Score +2.4%
2014 43 Score +0.0%
2015 44 Score +2.3%
2016 47 Score +6.8%
2017 50 Score +6.4%
2018 52 Score +4.0%
2019 53 Score +1.9%
2020 53 Score +0.0%
2021 56 Score +5.7%
2022 56 Score +0.0%
2023 56 Score +0.0%
2024 54 Score -3.6%
2025 53 Score -1.9%

Italy compared with similar countries

  • Italy's 53 Score is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.5 Score, 91% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
  • Italy's 53 Score is below the median for high income countries, which is 64 Score, 83% of the median. (35 countries reporting)

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. 31 Portugal 56 Score compare
  2. 32 Cyprus 55 Score compare
  3. 32 Spain 55 Score compare
  4. 34 Poland 53 Score compare
  5. 34 Poland 53 Score compare
  6. 37 Greece 50 Score compare

See the full ranking of 56 places →

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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 34th out of 54 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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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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