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  • Feb 01, 2024
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CORRUPTION PERCEPTIONS INDEX 2023

Why in the News?

  • Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2023 is released.
Source: TOI

India’s Performance:

  • India ranked 93rd out of 180 countries on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2023.
  • India’s score was 39 out of 100, indicating a perceived level of public sector corruption.
  • Compared to 2022, India’s score dropped slightly from 40, while its rank slipped from 85th place.

Regional and Global Trends

  • Top countries: Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, Norway.
  • Singapore leads Asia, ranked 5th globally (score: 83).
  • Western Europe, EU show decline due to weakened checks.
  • Pakistan (133) and Sri Lanka (115) face instability but have strong judicial oversight.
  • China (76) uses aggressive anti-corruption measures.
  • Lowest-ranking countries: Myanmar (162), Afghanistan (162), North Korea (172), Somalia (180).
About Corruption Perception Index:

·    Measures public perception of corruption in public sector.

·    Scores countries from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).

·    Released Annually.

·    Compiled by Transparency International, NGO fighting corruption.

·     First released in 1995.

·    Ranks 180 countries.

·    High score indicates lower risk of bribery, fraud, and abuse of power.