Corruption Perceptions Index 2023 reveals India’s performance in global corruption rankings.
About Corruption Perceptions Index 2023:
- Corruption Perception Index (CPI) is an annual index which is released by Transparency International, a global civil society.
- The CPI ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption.
- The index uses a scale of 0 to 100, where 0 indicates high corruption, and 100 signifies a very clean system.
Key highlight of 2023 index:
- CPI-2023 results show that most countries have made little to no progress in tackling public sector corruption.
- The CPI global average score remains unchanged at 43 for the twelfth year in a row, with more than two-thirds of countries scoring below 50.
Ranking:
- In CPI-2023, Denmark (with a score of 90) topped the index for the sixth consecutive year.
- Finland and New Zealand occupied second and third rank with scores of 87 and 85 respectively.
- Somalia secured the lowest ranking, with other countries at the bottom including Venezuela, Syria, South Sudan, and Yemen.
- These nations have all been affected by prolonged crises, predominantly characterized by armed conflicts.
India’s Global Ranking:
- India is ranked 93 out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2023.
- In 2022, India held the 85th position.
- India’s overall score was 39 in 2023, slightly down from 40 in 2022.
Key Observations:
- The report notes that India’s score fluctuations are relatively small, making it challenging to draw firm conclusions about any significant change.
- Ahead of elections, India has experienced a further narrowing of civic space, with concerns raised about a telecommunication bill posing a potential threat to fundamental rights.
Regional Comparison:
- In South Asia, Pakistan ranks 133, and Sri Lanka is positioned at 115.
- Both countries face challenges related to debt burdens and political instability but have strong judicial oversight.
- As Bangladesh (149) emerges from the least developed country status, it faces hindrances in the flow of information due to a crackdown against the press.
China’s Anti-Corruption Measures:
- China (ranked 76) has been in the spotlight for its aggressive anti-corruption crackdown, punishing over 3.7 million public officials in the last decade.
- However, concerns are raised about the heavy reliance on punishment rather than institutional checks on power.
Asia Pacific Region Analysis:
- The Asia Pacific region, facing a significant election year in 2024, shows little progress in curbing corruption.
- The average Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score for the region has stagnated at 45 for five consecutive years.
- Countries with high scores, such as New Zealand (3) and Singapore (5), maintain their positions at the top.
- Fragile states with authoritarian regimes, including North Korea (172) and Myanmar (162), are at the bottom.
Challenges Across Asia and the Pacific:
- Seventy-one percent of the countries in the region have a CPI score below the regional and global averages.
- Weak scores reflect a lack of delivery on anti-corruption agendas by elected officials, coupled with crackdowns on civil society and attacks on press freedom.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Which country topped the Corruption Perceptions Index 2023?
Denmark topped the Corruption Perceptions Index 2023 with a score of 90.
What is India’s rank in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2023?
India is ranked 93 out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2023.
What was India’s score in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2023?
India’s score was 39 in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2023.
Which countries are ranked lowest in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2023?
Somalia, Venezuela, Syria, South Sudan, and Yemen are ranked lowest in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2023.