Corruption Perceptions Index in Japan

Japan: Corruption Perceptions Index was 71 Score in 2025. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2025)
71 Score
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
12th
of 42 countries
All-time high
76 Score
in 2014
All-time low
71 Score
in 2024
Years of data
14
2012–2025

Corruption Perceptions Index in Japan, 2012–2025

0204060802012201820252012: 74 Score2013: 74 Score2014: 76 Score2015: 75 Score2016: 72 Score2017: 73 Score2018: 73 Score2019: 73 Score2020: 74 Score2021: 73 Score2022: 73 Score2023: 73 Score2024: 71 Score2025: 71 Score

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Score.

Analysis

In 2025, corruption perceptions index in Japan stood at 71 Score. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.

The figure is down 5.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Japan peaked at 76 Score in 2014 and was at its lowest, 71 Score, in 2024.

That places Japan 12th out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 73.75 Score 72 Score 76 Score 8
2020s 72.5 Score 71 Score 74 Score 6

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 10 Estonia 76 Score compare
  2. 10 Ireland 76 Score compare
  3. 13 United Kingdom 70 Score compare
  4. 14 Austria 69 Score compare
  5. 14 Belgium 69 Score compare

See the full ranking of 44 places β†’

More reference data data for Japan

All data for Japan β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is corruption perceptions index in Japan?
Corruption perceptions index in Japan was 71 Score in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 76 Score in 2014.
What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 71 Score in 2024.
How does Japan rank for corruption perceptions index?
Japan ranks 12th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Japan 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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