India drops to 96th spot in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2024, as global corruption concerns rise.
February 12, 2025: New Delhi:Denmark has been ranked as the least corrupt country in the world, followed by Finland, Singapore, and New Zealand, according to the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, compiled by Transparency International. The report, which evaluates public sector corruption across 180 nations, has placed India at 96th position, three spots lower than its 2023 ranking of 93.
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The CPI ranks countries based on a scale of 0 to 100, where zero represents a highly corrupt system and 100 signifies a clean governance structure. The 2024 report highlights a worsening corruption problem globally, even though some nations have shown progress.
India’s Corruption Rank Drops in 2024
India’s overall CPI score in 2024 stands at 38, reflecting a slight drop from 39 in 2023 and 40 in 2022. The declining trend indicates growing concerns over governance, transparency, and accountability in the country.
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How Do India’s Neighbors Rank?
- Pakistan ranks 135th, struggling with deep-rooted corruption issues.
- Sri Lanka holds the 121st position, battling governance crises.
- Bangladesh fares worse, ranking 149th on the list.
- China, though higher than its South Asian neighbors, ranks 76th.
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Other Major Global Rankings:
- United States: Dropped from 24th to 28th position, with its CPI score slipping from 69 to 65.
- France: Declined to 25th place, losing four points on the corruption scale.
- Germany & Canada: Both now tied at 15th place, after significant drops.
- Russia: Continued its downward spiral, scoring just 22 points, worsened by war and internal corruption.
- South Sudan & Somalia: Ranked the most corrupt nations globally, with South Sudan displacing Somalia at the bottom of the index.
Corruption’s Growing Threat to Climate Action
Transparency International also raised concerns about corruption undermining climate change initiatives. The report warns that a lack of transparency in climate funds and undue corporate influence could obstruct ambitious policies aimed at combating global warming.
Key Takeaways from CPI 2024
- 148 out of 180 countries have either stagnated or worsened in corruption levels since 2012.
- Only 32 nations have shown significant improvements in governance and anti-corruption efforts.
- Illicit money flows, environmental destruction, and crime-linked corruption remain major global threats.
As corruption continues to impact democracy, governance, and economic growth worldwide, Transparency International urges global leaders to prioritize anti-corruption measures to ensure stability and fairness in governance.
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