India’s Corruption Ranking Drops in 2024: Transparency International Report
India’s Corruption Ranking Drops in 2024: Transparency International has released its 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), ranking 180 countries based on corruption levels. India is ranked 96th with a score of 38, marking a decline from 2023, when it ranked 93rd with a score of 39.
2022 Score: 40
2023 Score: 39
2024 Score: 38
India’s corruption score has been gradually declining over the past few years, raising concerns about transparency and governance.
How Corrupt Is the World? A Look at Global Rankings
The CPI assigns scores between 0 to 100, where higher scores indicate lower corruption.
Denmark ranks 1st with a score of 90, making it the least corrupt country.
India’s neighbors
China: Rank 76
Pakistan: Rank 135
Sri Lanka: Rank 121
Bangladesh: Rank 149
This global corruption index reveals that while corruption remains a serious issue worldwide, some countries have made progress in reducing it.
What Is the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)?
The CPI is compiled by Transparency International, an independent organization based in Berlin, Germany. It gathers data from 13 different surveys conducted by:
World Bank
World Economic Forum
Independent experts and business leaders
This data is analyzed to rank countries based on corruption levels.
Why Corruption Is a Major Concern?
Corruption weakens governance and affects economic growth.
It is a threat to climate action, as funds meant for environmental protection often get misused.
In many countries, corruption affects human rights and hampers development.
India’s Corruption Trends Since 2014
Since 2014, India’s corruption ranking has fluctuated, with marginal improvements and declines. Despite anti-corruption initiatives, challenges remain in government transparency, public sector accountability, and enforcement of anti-bribery laws.
The decline in India’s score in 2024 raises concerns about whether anti-corruption measures need to be strengthened.
The Need for Stronger Anti-Corruption Reforms
While corruption is a global issue, India’s fall in the CPI ranking indicates that more efforts are needed to improve transparency, governance, and accountability.
Will India be able to reverse this decline in the coming years? The answer depends on effective policy implementation and stronger anti-corruption frameworks.
