Based on expert opinion from around the world, the Corruption Perceptions
Index measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption worldwide,
and it paints an alarming picture. Not one single country gets a perfect
score and more than two-thirds score below 50, on a scale from 0 (highly
corrupt) to 100 (very clean).
“Countries at the bottom need to adopt radical anti-corruption measures in
favour of their people. Countries at the top of the index should make sure they
don’t export corrupt practices to underdeveloped countries.”
José Ugaz, Chair, Transparency International Corruption is a problem for all countries. A poor score is likely a sign of widespread bribery, lack of punishment for corruption and public institutions that don’t respond to citizens’ needs. Countries at the top of the index
also need to act. Leading financial centres in the EU and US need to join
with fast-growing economies to stop the corrupt from getting away with it.
The G20 needs to prove its global leadership role and prevent money
laundering and stop secret companies from masking corruption.
CORRUPTION PERCEPTIONS INDEX 2014: RESULTS
03 December 2014
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