WATCH THE VIDEO HERE In the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International, Nigeria has been ranked the 36th most corrupt country worldwide, sharing the spot with Uganda, Mexico, Madagascar, Iraq, and Cameroon, with a total score of 26 points. The 2024 CPI, which assessed 180 countries and territories, highlighted Denmark as the least corrupt country, scoring 90 points, followed by Finland with 88 points, and Singapore with 84 points. Notably, no African country made it to the top 10 least corrupt list, which was dominated by European countries. Cape Verde emerged as the least corrupt African country, ranking 35th globally with 62 points. On the other end of the spectrum, South Sudan, Somalia, and Venezuela were identified as the most corrupt countries worldwide. According to Francois Valeria, Chair of Transparency International: “The 2024 CPI shows that corruption is a dangerous problem in every part of the world, but change for the better is happening in many countries.” Valeria emphasised that corruption poses a significant threat to climate action, hindering progress in reducing emissions and adapting to global heating effects. The CPI report also revealed that while 32 countries have made significant strides in reducing corruption since 2012, 148 countries have stagnated or worsened during the same period. The global average corruption score remains at 43, with over two-thirds of countries scoring below 50.
Nigeria ranked 36th most corrupt country globally
