Existing Tools to Measure Corruption
Critical review of existing practices to measure the experience of corruption
The Center of Excellence has:
- Identified 140 existing corruption measurement tools, out of which 102 go beyond perception-based measures and focus on the experience of corruption;
- Reviewed their main strengths and weaknesses; and Discussed future developments for a comprehensive and comparable measurement.
- Discussed future developments for a comprehensive and comparable measurement.
140 Corruption Measurement Tools
 Measure of corruption |
Experience and parception Experience only Perception only |
55% 18% 27% |
 Type of data collection |
Sample surveys Composite indicators Administrative records |
87% 12% 1% |
 Geographical representativeness |
International Regional National Sub-national |
4% 18% 68% 11% |
 Type of responsible Institute/Agency |
International/European organization Governmental agency/Research center National Ministry University/Research center National Statistical Institute Non-governmental/Non-profit organization Private research center/Consulting agency |
21% 16% 3% 12% 9% 13% 27% |
To read in detail our analysis and conclusions on this study, download our critical review document below.