Corruption Perceptions Index 2024 Report by Transparency International

Explore the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024 by Transparency International, ranking 180 countries on public sector corruption. Discover key trends, top and lowest performers, and global anti-corruption efforts.

Sakshi Gupta Last updated on February 15th, 2025 06:47 pm Leave a comment

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Context: Transparency International released its annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, which highlights the state of public sector corruption worldwide.

About Corruption Perceptions Index

Released by – Transparency International.
Rankings – It ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption according to experts and business people.
Scale – 0 to 100
- 0 – Highly corrupt
- 100 – Very clean.

Rankings in Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2024

The global average score remains 43, unchanged from 2023.
More than two-thirds of countries scored below 50, indicating widespread corruption.
India ranked 96th out of 180 with a score of 38, a decline of one point from the previous year.
Top 5 Least Corrupt Countries (Highest Scores): (1) Denmark (2) Finland (3) Singapore (4) New Zealand.
Bottom 5 Most Corrupt Countries (Lowest Scores): (1) South Sudan (2) Somalia (3) Venezuela (4) Syria.

How CPI Measures Corruption?

The CPI ranks 180 countries and territories based on perceived corruption in the public sector.
The score is calculated on a scale of 0 to 100:
- 0 = Highly corrupt
- 100 = Very clean
Uses 13 data sources, including reports from the World Bank, World Economic Forum, and private risk consulting firms.

Transparency International

It is a global non-governmental organization (NGO) headquartered in Berlin, Germany. It was founded in 1993.
It works to combat corruption, promote transparency, and hold governments accountable.
The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is its flagship report, released annually since 1995.

Key Highlights of Corruption Perceptions Index 2024

Notable Declines

United States: The U.S. score dropped to 65, ranking 28th globally, amid criticisms of its judicial branch and enforcement mechanisms.
United Kingdom: The UK remains at its record-low ranking of 20th, with a score of 71, influenced by political scandals and concerns over political donations.

Regional Insights

Asia-Pacific: While Singapore leads in transparency, the region shows long-term stagnation, with many countries failing to improve their anti-corruption efforts.
Sub-Saharan Africa: This region has the lowest average score of 33, with systemic corruption hindering development and governance.

Emerging Concerns

Climate Change: The CPI highlights that corruption poses significant risks to climate action, with a lack of transparency potentially undermining environmental policies and fund allocations.

Corruption Perceptions Index 2023 Report FAQs

What is the corruption perception index?

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is an index which ranks countries "by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys."

Which country topped the CPI 2024 rankings?

Denmark secured the highest CPI 2024 score of 90, maintaining its position as the least corrupt country, followed by Finland (88) and Singapore (84).

Which country is most corrupt in world?

According to the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024 by Transparency International, South Sudan is perceived as the most corrupt country globally, with a score of 8 out of 100.

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