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
13th
of 42 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

United Kingdom recorded 70 Score for corruption perceptions index in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.

The figure 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 13th of 42 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.

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. 10 Estonia 76 Score compare
  2. 10 Ireland 76 Score compare
  3. 12 Japan 71 Score compare
  4. 14 Austria 69 Score compare
  5. 14 Belgium 69 Score compare
  6. 16 France 66 Score compare

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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 13th out of 42 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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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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