Pakistan drops further in the world’s most corrupt countries ranking

Transparency International has released the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, revealing a rise in corruption in Pakistan. The country is now ranked 135th out of 180 nations, making it the 46th most corrupt country in the world. This marks a decline from 133rd place in 2023.

⇒Key Findings:

• Pakistan’s CPI score has dropped to 27 out of 100.
• The Economist Intelligence Unit’s ranking for Pakistan fell from 20 to 18.
• World Economic Survey also reported a significant decline in Pakistan’s ranking.
• During the PDM government, Pakistan ranked 140th among 180 countries.
• India ranked 39 places better than Pakistan, standing at 96th.

⇒Least & Most Corrupt Countries:

• Denmark remains the least corrupt nation.
• Finland and Singapore secured second and third spots.
• South Sudan, Somalia, and Venezuela ranked as the most corrupt countries.
• Corruption also increased in Iran, Iraq, and Russia (ranked 154th).
• Afghanistan placed 165th, while Bangladesh stood at 151st.