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. |