The Corruption Perceptions Index

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is a tool used to measure how corrupt a country's public sector is perceived to be. Created by Transparency International, it scores countries on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 indicates high levels of corruption and 100 suggests very low corruption. The CPI is based on expert assessments and surveys, reflecting opinions on corruption in government and politics. A higher score signifies a cleaner public sector, while a lower score highlights issues of bribery, nepotism, and abuse of power, providing insights into governance and integrity in different nations.