Corruption Perceptions Index in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Corruption Perceptions Index was 70 Score in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)
70 Score
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
15th
of 54 countries
All-time high
82 Score
in 2017
All-time low
70 Score
in 2025
Years of data
14
2012–2025

Corruption Perceptions Index in United Kingdom, 2012–2025

0204060802012201820252012: 74 Score2013: 76 Score2014: 78 Score2015: 81 Score2016: 81 Score2017: 82 Score2018: 80 Score2019: 77 Score2020: 77 Score2021: 78 Score2022: 73 Score2023: 71 Score2024: 71 Score2025: 70 Score

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Score.

Analysis

The most recent figure for corruption perceptions index in United Kingdom is 70 Score, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 13.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in United Kingdom peaked at 82 Score in 2017 and was at its lowest, 70 Score, in 2025.

United Kingdom ranks 15th of 54 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Corruption Perceptions Index in United Kingdom, year by year

Annual values for Corruption Perceptions Index in United Kingdom, 2012 to 2025.
Year Score Change
2012 74 Score
2013 76 Score +2.7%
2014 78 Score +2.6%
2015 81 Score +3.8%
2016 81 Score +0.0%
2017 82 Score +1.2%
2018 80 Score -2.4%
2019 77 Score -3.8%
2020 77 Score +0.0%
2021 78 Score +1.3%
2022 73 Score -6.4%
2023 71 Score -2.7%
2024 71 Score +0.0%
2025 70 Score -1.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 78.62 Score 74 Score 82 Score 8
2020s 73.33 Score 70 Score 78 Score 6

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 14 Japan 71 Score compare
  2. 15 United Kingdom 70 Score compare
  3. 17 Austria 69 Score compare
  4. 17 Belgium 69 Score compare

See the full ranking of 56 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is corruption perceptions index in United Kingdom?
Corruption perceptions index in United Kingdom was 70 Score in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 82 Score in 2017.
What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 70 Score in 2025.
How does United Kingdom rank for corruption perceptions index?
United Kingdom ranks 15th out of 54 countries with data for 2025.
Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this United Kingdom 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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