Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024: Key Findings and Implications
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | India's Rank in Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024 |
| India's Rank (2024) | 96th out of 180 countries |
| India's Score (2024) | 38 (Dropped from 39 in 2023) |
| India's Rank (2023) | 93rd |
| Top 3 Least Corrupt | 1. Denmark 2. Finland 3. Singapore |
| Most Corrupt Nations | South Sudan, Somalia, Venezuela, Syria |
| India's Neighbors' Ranks | Pakistan (135), Sri Lanka (121), Bangladesh (149), China (76) |
| Global CPI Average | 43 (No improvement for years) |
| Countries Improving (Since 2012) | 32 reduced corruption significantly |
| Countries Worsening/Stagnant | 148 remained stagnant or worsened |
| Corruption & Climate Impact | Misuse of climate funds, policy obstruction |
| Key Concern | Corruption fuels instability, authoritarianism |
| Call to Action | Global efforts needed for transparency & governance |