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
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 46.75 Score | 42 Score | 53 Score | 8 |
| 2020s | 54.67 Score | 53 Score | 56 Score | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More reference data data for Italy
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.927 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 8.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 41.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.05 (2050)
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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