World's Top 10 Corrupt Countries: Check Corruption Perceptions Index 2024 Report

 Transparency International has released its 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), offering insights into the perceived levels of public sector corruption across 180 countries and territories. The CPI assigns scores ranging from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean) to each nation, providing a benchmark for evaluating corruption worldwide.

Key Findings of the 2024 CPI

The 2024 CPI report highlights that corruption remains a significant global issue. While 32 countries have made notable strides in reducing corruption since 2012, a staggering 148 countries have either stagnated or experienced worsening corruption levels during the same period. The global average score has remained stagnant at 43, with over two-thirds of countries scoring below 50. This means that approximately 85 percent of the world’s population, nearly 6.8 billion people, live in countries where corruption significantly undermines human rights and destroys lives.

The Least Corrupt Nations

For the seventh consecutive year, Denmark leads the CPI with a score of 90, underscoring its reputation for a clean public sector. Finland (88) and Singapore (84) closely follow, while New Zealand (83), Luxembourg (81), Norway (81), Switzerland (81), Sweden (80), Netherlands (78), and Australia (77) also rank among the top 10 least corrupt nations.

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The Most Corrupt Nations

At the other end of the spectrum, South Sudan is ranked as the most corrupt country, with a score of just 8. Somalia, Venezuela, and Syria also face significant challenges with corruption.

World's Most Corrupt Countries According to Corruption Perceptions Index 2024 Report

India and Pakistan's Rankings

Among South Asian countries, India and Pakistan present contrasting pictures. Pakistan, currently facing economic challenges, is ranked 135th with a score of 27, a decline of two places compared to the previous year. India, on the other hand, fares better but has also seen a slight decline, dropping three places to 96th with a score of 38. China ranks higher than India, securing the 76th position with a score of 42. Other regional countries include Bangladesh, which is positioned at 151st place with a score of 23, and Sri Lanka, which ranks 121st with 32 points. Afghanistan, under Taliban rule, is at 165th position with a score of 17.

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