State of the world in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index

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122 of 182 countries below the midpoint; high-integrity nations fell from 12 to 5 in a decade

The global average fell for the first time in over a decade, to 42 points. 122 of 182 countries score below 50.

5 countries

above 80 points (high integrity)

55 countries

between 50 and 80 points

122 countries

below 50 points (Egypt included)

High-integrity countries shrank from 12 to 5 in a single decade. 122 of 182 countries now sit below the midpoint of the scale.

Source: Transparency International : Corruption Perceptions Index 2025