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February 2025: Latest Corruption Perceptions Index






Transparency International has been ranking 180 countries "on a scale from 100 (very clean) to 0 (highly corrupt)" since 2012. The latest report published in February 2025 is based on the situation between 1 May 2023 and 30 April 2024.

The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) notable shifts in perceived public sector corruption across various countries. While some nations have shown improvement, others have experienced declines, a.o. the USA and the UK:


  • Countries with Notable Improvements:

    • Bahrain: Bahrain's score increased to 53 in 2024, up from 36 in 2017, marking a 17-point improvement over seven years. ​

    • Kuwait: Kuwait's score rose to 46 in 2024, up from 39 in 2017, reflecting a 7-point gain over the same period.


    Countries with Significant Declines:

    • Lebanon: Lebanon experienced the largest decline in the Middle East and North Africa region, with its score dropping to 22 in 2024. ​

    • United States: The U.S. score fell to 65 in 2024, a 4-point drop from 2023, marking its lowest score since 2012. Factors contributing to this decline include concerns over "undue influence" by industries affecting climate and environmental policies. ​

    • United Kingdom: The UK's score remained at 71 in 2024, maintaining its lowest position since the index's inception in 2012. This stagnation is attributed to various scandals, including "Partygate" and issues related to political donations and PPE contracts during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    • South Sudan: South Sudan slid to the bottom of the index with a score of 8 in 2024, displacing Somalia as the lowest-ranked country. ​


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