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Brazil’s Corruption Perceptions Index

#157 of 178 in the Corruption Perceptions Index progress rankings

The Corruption Perception Index measures the perceived degree of public sector corruption on a scale from 0 to 100. It reflects institutional integrity and public trust, influencing investor confidence and promoting accountability in governance (higher is better).

Latest (2023)
36 points
Year-over-year
-2 points
Change since start (2012→2023)
-7 points

Key insights

  • From 2012 to 2023, Corruption Perceptions Index changed by -7 points.
  • Most recent year-over-year change (2022→2023): -2 points.
  • Lowest level: 35 points in 2018.
  • Highest level: 43 points in 2012.

Corruption Perceptions Index Chart (2012–2023)

*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries

Corruption Perceptions Index Table (2012–2023)

Corruption Perceptions Index — Brazil
Year Corruption Perceptions Index
2012 43 points
2013 42 points
2014 43 points
2015 38 points
2016 40 points
2017 37 points
2018 35 points
2019 35 points
2020 38 points
2021 38 points
2022 38 points
2023 36 points

Source: World Bank