CORRUPTION PERCEPTION INDEX
Scores and ranks
countries/territories based on how
corrupt a country’s public sector is
perceived to be by experts and
business executives. It is a
composite index, a combination of
13 surveys and assessments of
corruption, collected by a variety of
reputable institutions.
12 independent institutions
specialising in governance and
business climate analysis
It reveals that the continued
failure of most countries to
significantly control corruption is
contributing to a crisis in
democracy around the world.
While there are exceptions, the data
shows that despite some progress,
most countries are failing to make
serious inroads against corruption.
 CORRUPTION
Diversion of Public Funds Bribery Meritocratic vs Nepotistic
Prosecution of Corrupt Officials
Public Office = Private Gain
Financial Disclosure
Gov’t Anti-Corruption
Public Access to information on public
Protection for whistleblowers, journalists, affairs
investigators Red tape
 PERCEPTION
Corruption generally comprises
deliberately hidden and only come
investigations or prosecutions to date
measures objective national levels
exhaustively.
illegal activities, which are
to light through scandals,
there is no indicator which
of corruption directly and
CORRUPTION PERCEPTION INDEX
The Philippines
Top Five
Top Five
Bottom Five
Bottom Five
Threat to Democracy
Threat to Democracy
Regional Analysis: Western Europe and EU
Stagnating Anti-Corruption Efforts and Weakening Democratic
Institutions
Regional Analysis: Asia Pacific
Little to no Progress on Anti-Corruption
Regional Analysis: The Americas
Weakening Democracy and Rise in Populism Hinder Anti-Corruption Efforts
The number of poor performing countries in
the Americas region should come as no surprise
given the challenges to the democratic systems and
diminishing political rights across North, South and
Central America by populist and authoritarian
leaders.
Regional Analysis: Sub Saharan Africa
Undemocratic Regimes Undermine Anti-Corruption Efforts
Regional Analysis: Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Weak Checks and Balances undermine Anti-Corruption Efforts