Understanding the Corruption Perceptions Index: Top-10 Most Corrupt Countries by 2025
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Index Name | Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) |
| Publisher | Transparency International |
| Countries Covered | 180 |
| Scoring Range | 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean) |
| Most Corrupt Country (2025) | South Sudan (Score: 8) |
| Top-10 Most Corrupt Countries (2025) | 1. South Sudan (8) 2. Somalia (9) 3. Venezuela (10) 4. Syria (12) 5. Equatorial Guinea (13) 6. Eritrea (13) 7. Libya (13) 8. Yemen (13) 9. Nicaragua (14) 10. North Korea (15) |
| India's Rank (2024 CPI) | 96th (Score: 38) |