Costa Rica: Corruption perceptions - Transparency International

The latest value from 2025 is 56 points, a decline from 58 points in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 43 points, based on data from 179 countries. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from 2001 to 2025 is 52 points. The minimum value, 41 points, was reached in 2006 while the maximum of 59 points was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The Corruption Perceptions Index is an indicator of perceptions of public sector corruption, i.e. administrative and political corruption. The indicator values are determined by using information from surveys and assessments of corruption, collected by a variety of reputable institutions.