Corruption Perception by Country
What Is Corruption Perception?
Corruption Perception measures perceived public sector corruption using scores compiled by Transparency International and aggregated by the World Bank. Scores range from 0 to 100, where higher values indicate lower levels of perceived corruption. This index reflects stakeholder assessments of government integrity and transparency.
Why Corruption Perception Matters to a Country’s Progress
- Indicates governance quality, as lower perceived corruption correlates with stronger institutions and rule of law.
- Affects foreign investment, since businesses avoid countries seen as highly corrupt, impacting economic development.
- Reflects citizens’ trust in government, because high corruption perceptions erode public confidence and social cohesion.
Implications for Policy & Society
- Low CPI scores often prompt governments to implement anti-corruption reforms, strengthen oversight bodies, and increase transparency initiatives.
- High CPI scores can attract foreign investment and bolster investor confidence, supporting economic growth and development.
- Persistent low rankings highlight the need for judicial reform and civic education to combat bribery and nepotism.
- Monitoring annual changes helps assess the effectiveness of anti-corruption policies and guide resource allocation to transparency programs.
How to Read the Rankings
- A higher CPI score indicates lower perceived corruption; a lower score signals greater perceived corruption.
- “Most Recent Year” shows the latest CPI score; “Change” shows the difference from the prior year’s score.
- Year-to-year fluctuations can reflect shifts in enforcement, scandals, or improved transparency measures.
Ranking Highlights
- Egypt tops the progress rankings in Corruption Perception Index, recording an increase from 30 to 35. Barbados follows with a gain from 65 to 69, while Cabo Verde rounds out the top three, rising from 60 to 64.
- Across all 178 countries, the average year-over-year change was +0 pts with a median change of +0 pts.
- Overall, 55 countries improved in this area while 61 worsened. Click on a country to open the full country scorecard and see how it performs across a range of key indicators.
| Rank | Country | Most Recent Year | Previous Year | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Egypt | 35 (2023) | 30 (2022) | +5.00 pts |
| 2 |  Barbados | 69 (2023) | 65 (2022) | +4.00 pts |
| 3 |  Cabo Verde | 64 (2023) | 60 (2022) | +4.00 pts |
| 4 |  Kuwait | 46 (2023) | 42 (2022) | +4.00 pts |
| 5 |  Zambia | 37 (2023) | 33 (2022) | +4.00 pts |
| 6 |  Burundi | 20 (2023) | 17 (2022) | +3.00 pts |
| 7 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 40 (2023) | 37 (2022) | +3.00 pts |
| 8 |  Dominican Republic | 35 (2023) | 32 (2022) | +3.00 pts |
| 9 |  Algeria | 36 (2023) | 33 (2022) | +3.00 pts |
| 10 |  Gambia | 37 (2023) | 34 (2022) | +3.00 pts |
| 11 |  Kazakhstan | 39 (2023) | 36 (2022) | +3.00 pts |
| 12 |  Moldova | 42 (2023) | 39 (2022) | +3.00 pts |
| 13 |  Malaysia | 50 (2023) | 47 (2022) | +3.00 pts |
| 14 |  Ukraine | 36 (2023) | 33 (2022) | +3.00 pts |
| 15 |  Bulgaria | 45 (2023) | 43 (2022) | +2.00 pts |
| 16 |  Canada | 76 (2023) | 74 (2022) | +2.00 pts |
| 17 |  Estonia | 76 (2023) | 74 (2022) | +2.00 pts |
| 18 |  Lesotho | 39 (2023) | 37 (2022) | +2.00 pts |
| 19 |  North Macedonia | 42 (2023) | 40 (2022) | +2.00 pts |
| 20 |  Pakistan | 29 (2023) | 27 (2022) | +2.00 pts |
| 21 |  Rwanda | 53 (2023) | 51 (2022) | +2.00 pts |
| 22 |  Tanzania | 40 (2023) | 38 (2022) | +2.00 pts |
| 23 |  Uzbekistan | 33 (2023) | 31 (2022) | +2.00 pts |
| 24 |  Albania | 37 (2023) | 36 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 25 |  United Arab Emirates | 68 (2023) | 67 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 26 |  Armenia | 47 (2023) | 46 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 27 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 35 (2023) | 34 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 28 |  Cameroon | 27 (2023) | 26 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 29 |  Congo | 22 (2023) | 21 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 30 |  Colombia | 40 (2023) | 39 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 31 |  Comoros | 20 (2023) | 19 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 32 |  Costa Rica | 55 (2023) | 54 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 33 |  Cyprus | 53 (2023) | 52 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 34 |  Czech Republic | 57 (2023) | 56 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 35 |  Dominica | 56 (2023) | 55 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 36 |  Guinea | 26 (2023) | 25 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 37 |  Guinea-Bissau | 22 (2023) | 21 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 38 |  Grenada | 53 (2023) | 52 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 39 |  Libya | 18 (2023) | 17 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 40 |  Luxembourg | 78 (2023) | 77 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 41 |  Latvia | 60 (2023) | 59 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 42 |  Montenegro | 46 (2023) | 45 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 43 |  Mauritius | 51 (2023) | 50 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 44 |  Nigeria | 25 (2023) | 24 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 45 |  Nepal | 35 (2023) | 34 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 46 |  Philippines | 34 (2023) | 33 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 47 |  Saudi Arabia | 52 (2023) | 51 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 48 |  Solomon Islands | 43 (2023) | 42 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 49 |  Sierra Leone | 35 (2023) | 34 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 50 |  Slovakia | 54 (2023) | 53 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 51 |  Seychelles | 71 (2023) | 70 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 52 |  Chad | 20 (2023) | 19 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 53 |  Togo | 31 (2023) | 30 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 54 |  Timor-Leste | 43 (2023) | 42 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 55 |  Zimbabwe | 24 (2023) | 23 (2022) | +1.00 pts |
| 56 |  Angola | 33 (2023) | 33 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 57 |  Australia | 75 (2023) | 75 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 58 |  Austria | 71 (2023) | 71 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 59 |  Azerbaijan | 23 (2023) | 23 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 60 |  Belgium | 73 (2023) | 73 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 61 |  Benin | 43 (2023) | 43 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 62 |  Bahamas | 64 (2023) | 64 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 63 |  Brunei | 60 (2020) | 60 (2019) | +0.00 pts |
| 64 |  Bhutan | 68 (2023) | 68 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 65 |  Central African Republic | 24 (2023) | 24 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 66 |  Switzerland | 82 (2023) | 82 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 67 |  Democratic Republic of the Congo | 20 (2023) | 20 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 68 |  Djibouti | 30 (2023) | 30 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 69 |  Denmark | 90 (2023) | 90 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 70 |  Spain | 60 (2023) | 60 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 71 |  Finland | 87 (2023) | 87 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 72 |  Ghana | 43 (2023) | 43 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 73 |  Equatorial Guinea | 17 (2023) | 17 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 74 |  Guyana | 40 (2023) | 40 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 75 |  Honduras | 23 (2023) | 23 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 76 |  Croatia | 50 (2023) | 50 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 77 |  Haiti | 17 (2023) | 17 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 78 |  Hungary | 42 (2023) | 42 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 79 |  Indonesia | 34 (2023) | 34 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 80 |  Ireland | 77 (2023) | 77 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 81 |  Iraq | 23 (2023) | 23 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 82 |  Italy | 56 (2023) | 56 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 83 |  Jamaica | 44 (2023) | 44 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 84 |  Japan | 73 (2023) | 73 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 85 |  South Korea | 63 (2023) | 63 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 86 |  Lebanon | 24 (2023) | 24 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 87 |  Saint Lucia | 55 (2023) | 55 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 88 |  Morocco | 38 (2023) | 38 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 89 |  Mexico | 31 (2023) | 31 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 90 |  Mali | 28 (2023) | 28 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 91 |  Malta | 51 (2023) | 51 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 92 |  Mongolia | 33 (2023) | 33 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 93 |  Mauritania | 30 (2023) | 30 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 94 |  Malawi | 34 (2023) | 34 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 95 |  Namibia | 49 (2023) | 49 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 96 |  Niger | 32 (2023) | 32 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 97 |  Norway | 84 (2023) | 84 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 98 |  North Korea | 17 (2023) | 17 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 99 |  Paraguay | 28 (2023) | 28 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 100 |  Qatar | 58 (2023) | 58 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 101 |  Romania | 46 (2023) | 46 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 102 |  Senegal | 43 (2023) | 43 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 103 |  Singapore | 83 (2023) | 83 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 104 |  Serbia | 36 (2023) | 36 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 105 |  South Sudan | 13 (2023) | 13 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 106 |  Sao Tome and Principe | 45 (2023) | 45 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 107 |  Suriname | 40 (2023) | 40 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 108 |  Slovenia | 56 (2023) | 56 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 109 |  Eswatini | 30 (2023) | 30 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 110 |  Syria | 13 (2023) | 13 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 111 |  Trinidad and Tobago | 42 (2023) | 42 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 112 |  Tunisia | 40 (2023) | 40 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 113 |  Uganda | 26 (2023) | 26 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 114 |  United States | 69 (2023) | 69 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 115 |  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 60 (2023) | 60 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 116 |  Vanuatu | 48 (2023) | 48 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 117 |  Yemen | 16 (2023) | 16 (2022) | +0.00 pts |
| 118 |  Argentina | 37 (2023) | 38 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 119 |  Burkina Faso | 41 (2023) | 42 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 120 |  Bangladesh | 24 (2023) | 25 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 121 |  Botswana | 59 (2023) | 60 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 122 |  Chile | 66 (2023) | 67 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 123 |  Germany | 78 (2023) | 79 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 124 |  Eritrea | 21 (2023) | 22 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 125 |  Ethiopia | 37 (2023) | 38 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 126 |  Fiji | 52 (2023) | 53 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 127 |  France | 71 (2023) | 72 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 128 |  Gabon | 28 (2023) | 29 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 129 |  Guatemala | 23 (2023) | 24 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 130 |  India | 39 (2023) | 40 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 131 |  Iran | 24 (2023) | 25 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 132 |  Israel | 62 (2023) | 63 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 133 |  Jordan | 46 (2023) | 47 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 134 |  Kenya | 31 (2023) | 32 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 135 |  Kyrgyzstan | 26 (2023) | 27 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 136 |  Liberia | 25 (2023) | 26 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 137 |  Lithuania | 61 (2023) | 62 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 138 |  Madagascar | 25 (2023) | 26 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 139 |  Maldives | 39 (2023) | 40 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 140 |  Mozambique | 25 (2023) | 26 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 141 |  Netherlands | 79 (2023) | 80 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 142 |  Oman | 43 (2023) | 44 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 143 |  Panama | 35 (2023) | 36 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 144 |  Papua New Guinea | 29 (2023) | 30 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 145 |  Poland | 54 (2023) | 55 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 146 |  Portugal | 61 (2023) | 62 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 147 |  Somalia | 11 (2023) | 12 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 148 |  Sweden | 82 (2023) | 83 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 149 |  Thailand | 35 (2023) | 36 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 150 |  Turkmenistan | 18 (2023) | 19 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 151 |  Uruguay | 73 (2023) | 74 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 152 |  Venezuela | 13 (2023) | 14 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 153 |  Vietnam | 41 (2023) | 42 (2022) | -1.00 pts |
| 154 |  Bahrain | 42 (2023) | 44 (2022) | -2.00 pts |
| 155 |  Belarus | 37 (2023) | 39 (2022) | -2.00 pts |
| 156 |  Bolivia | 29 (2023) | 31 (2022) | -2.00 pts |
| 157 |  Brazil | 36 (2023) | 38 (2022) | -2.00 pts |
| 158 | Ecuador | 34 (2023) | 36 (2022) | -2.00 pts |
| 159 |  United Kingdom | 71 (2023) | 73 (2022) | -2.00 pts |
| 160 |  Iceland | 72 (2023) | 74 (2022) | -2.00 pts |
| 161 |  Cambodia | 22 (2023) | 24 (2022) | -2.00 pts |
| 162 |  Sri Lanka | 34 (2023) | 36 (2022) | -2.00 pts |
| 163 |  Nicaragua | 17 (2023) | 19 (2022) | -2.00 pts |
| 164 |  New Zealand | 85 (2023) | 87 (2022) | -2.00 pts |
| 165 |  Russia | 26 (2023) | 28 (2022) | -2.00 pts |
| 166 |  Sudan | 20 (2023) | 22 (2022) | -2.00 pts |
| 167 |  El Salvador | 31 (2023) | 33 (2022) | -2.00 pts |
| 168 |  Türkiye | 34 (2023) | 36 (2022) | -2.00 pts |
| 169 |  South Africa | 41 (2023) | 43 (2022) | -2.00 pts |
| 170 |  China | 42 (2023) | 45 (2022) | -3.00 pts |
| 171 |  Cuba | 42 (2023) | 45 (2022) | -3.00 pts |
| 172 |  Georgia | 53 (2023) | 56 (2022) | -3.00 pts |
| 173 |  Greece | 49 (2023) | 52 (2022) | -3.00 pts |
| 174 |  Laos | 28 (2023) | 31 (2022) | -3.00 pts |
| 175 |  Myanmar | 20 (2023) | 23 (2022) | -3.00 pts |
| 176 |  Peru | 33 (2023) | 36 (2022) | -3.00 pts |
| 177 |  Afghanistan | 20 (2023) | 24 (2022) | -4.00 pts |
| 178 |  Tajikistan | 20 (2023) | 24 (2022) | -4.00 pts |
Source: World Bank. Only countries with complete data (both points within the past 10 years) are shown.