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Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2025: Insights and Implications

Monday, 16 February 2026
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Key Points

Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2025 reveals a concerning drop in the global average score to 42, indicating pervasive corruption. Democracies average 71, while authoritarian regimes score only 32. Key recommendations include enhancing judicial independence and promoting political transparency.

Detailed Coverage

  • Global Average: CPI dropped to 42, with 122 countries below 50.
  • Democracies vs. Authoritarian Regimes: Democracies average 71; authoritarian regimes 32.
  • Top Performers: Denmark (89), Finland, Singapore, New Zealand, Norway.
  • Bottom Performers: Somalia, South Sudan (9), Venezuela (10).
  • India: Ranked 91st with a score of 39, improving from 96th in 2024.
  • Regional Insights: Full democracies score 71; flawed democracies 47; authoritarian regimes 32.
  • Causes of Corruption: Weak justice, undue political influence, shrinking civic space, failures in public financial management.
  • Consequences: Erosion of justice, democratic decline, suppression of civic space, poor public services.
  • TI's Mission: Combat corruption through transparency and accountability.
  • Recommendations: Strengthen justice institutions, regulate political financing, ensure access to justice.
  • Call to Action: Urgent measures needed to reverse the decline in democratic governance.
  • Overall Trend: CPI 2025 indicates troubling global corruption trends.
  • Why in News: Release of CPI 2025 highlights ongoing challenges in global corruption.
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In the context of the CPI 2025, which of the following recommendations is aimed at enhancing the integrity of political financing and ensuring that private interests do not dominate public policy?