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Uruguay’s Corruption Perceptions Index

#151 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)
73 points
Year-over-year
-1 points
Change since start (2012→2023)
+1 points

Key insights

  • From 2012 to 2023, Corruption Perceptions Index changed by +1 points.
  • Most recent year-over-year change (2022→2023): -1 points.
  • Lowest level: 70 points in 2017.
  • Highest level: 74 points in 2015.

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 — Uruguay
Year Corruption Perceptions Index
2012 72 points
2013 73 points
2014 73 points
2015 74 points
2016 71 points
2017 70 points
2018 70 points
2019 71 points
2020 71 points
2021 73 points
2022 74 points
2023 73 points

Source: World Bank

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