The latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024 has been released by Transparency International, ranking 180 countries based on perceived corruption levels. India has dropped three spots from last year and now stands at 96th place with a score of 38 points.
Top Least Corrupt Countries:
- Denmark – 90 points (Rank 1)
- Finland – 88 points (Rank 2)
- Singapore – 84 points (Rank 3)
- New Zealand – 83 points (Rank 4)
- Luxembourg – 81 points (Rank 5)
India's Declining Rank:
- 2022: Ranked 85th (Score: 40)
- 2023: Ranked 93rd (Score: 39)
- 2024: Ranked 96th (Score: 38)
Rankings of India's Neighboring Countries:
- Pakistan – Rank 135 (Score: 27)
- Sri Lanka – Rank 121 (Score: 32)
- Bangladesh – Rank 149
- Afghanistan – Rank 165 (Score: 17)
- China – Rank 76
Most Corrupt Countries:
- South Sudan – Rank 180 (Score: 08)
- Somalia – Rank 179 (Score: 09)
- Venezuela – Rank 178 (Score: 10)
- Syria – Rank 177 (Score: 12)
- Yemen, Libya, Equatorial Guinea – Rank 176 (Score: 13)
- Nicaragua – Rank 175 (Score: 15)
The Corruption Perceptions Index is calculated based on expert and business community assessments, with 0 indicating the highest corruption level and 100 signifying a corruption-free country. India's drop in ranking highlights ongoing concerns about corruption in governance and public administration.
