The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released by Transparency International, provides a snapshot of the perceived levels of public sector corruption across 180 countries and territories. The CPI scores countries on a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).
Key Findings:
Global Average: The global average score remains unchanged at 43, indicating that corruption is still a significant issue worldwide 2024 – Transparency.am](https://transparency.am/en/cpi).
Top Countries: Denmark tops the list as the least corrupt nation with a score of 90, followed by Finland (88) and Singapore (84).0
Bottom Countries: South Sudan ranks as the most corrupt country with a score of 8, followed by Somalia and Venezuela.
India’s Performance: India ranks 96th with a score of 38, a slight decline from 39 in 2023. This indicates a growing concern about corruption in the country.
Climate and Corruption: The report highlights that corruption is a major threat to climate action, as it hinders progress in reducing emissions and adapting to global heating.
