Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 released by Transparency International

Exam-focused facts from the 11 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Transparency International released the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 covering 182 countries and territories.
India improved its rank to 91st from 96th in the previous year.
India’s CPI score rose by one point to 39 in 2025.
The CPI scale ranges from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).
Denmark topped the index with 89 points, followed by Finland and Singapore.
South Sudan and Somalia shared the lowest score of 9 points.
The United States (US) was ranked 29th and the United Kingdom (UK) 20th.
The report listed India among countries dangerous for journalists reporting on corruption.