Moldova: Political corruption

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 Moldova

Political corruption index

 Latest value 0.329
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1990 - 2024
 Average 0.691
 Min - Max 0.218 - 0.826
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
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The latest value from 2024 is 0.329 index points, an increase from 0.232 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.483 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Moldova from 1990 to 2024 is 0.691 index points. The minimum value, 0.218 index points, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 0.826 index points was recorded in 2002. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Moldova: Political corruption
 2024 0.329
 2023 0.232
 2022 0.218
 2021 0.413
 2020 0.545
 2019 0.690
 2018 0.787
 2017 0.775




Definition: Composite index that measures corruption in the executive, legislative, and judicial realms. Higher values mean less corruption.

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