CurrentReport Blog In the latest 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International, Nigeria has made significant progress, rising 5 spots from its 2023 position, ranking 140th out of 180 countries globally. With this improvement, Nigeria now shares the same score of 26 points with countries such as Uganda, Mexico, Madagascar, Iraq, and Cameroon.
While the report highlights encouraging signs of reform in some regions, it also reveals the persistent challenge of corruption in both developed and developing nations. Nigeria’s slight improvement marks a positive shift, offering hope for future anti-corruption efforts in the country.
Denmark continues to lead the list as the least corrupt country with 90 points, followed closely by Finland (88 points) and Singapore (84 points). In contrast, South Sudan, Somalia, and Venezuela are among the countries that remain at the bottom of the ranking due to persistent corruption challenges.
In Africa, Cape Verde stands as the least corrupt, ranking 35th globally with 62 points. However, no African country made it into the top 10 globally, as the list was dominated by European nations.
Key Highlights from the 2024 CPI Report:
- Nigeria ranks 140th, improving 5 spots from 2023, with a score of 26 points.
- Denmark takes the lead as the least corrupt nation, with a score of 90.
- Uganda, Mexico, Madagascar, Iraq, and Cameroon share the same position as Nigeria on the index.
- Cape Verde leads the African rankings, securing 35th place globally with 62 points.
- Corruption remains a global challenge: The report emphasizes that corruption undermines climate action and impedes progress in addressing critical environmental issues like emissions and adaptation to global heating.
Transparency International’s 2024 CPI report serves as a reminder of the ongoing global battle against corruption. The CPI ranks 180 countries and territories on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean), with the findings offering a critical reflection on public sector integrity worldwide.
