Published: 10 February 2026Transparency International / NewsBytesGovernance
India Ranks 91st on Corruption Perceptions Index 2025, Released by Transparency International
Transparency International released the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 on February 11, 2026, ranking India at 91st position out of 182 countries, with a score of 39 out of 100. This marks a marginal improvement from India's 96th rank in the previous year's CPI, reflecting slow but incremental progress in public-sector governance perceptions.
The CPI measures the perceived levels of public-sector corruption based on expert assessments and business surveys, with 0 indicating highly corrupt and 100 indicating very clean. Denmark (89), Finland (88), and Singapore (84) topped the 2025 index, while South Sudan (9), Somalia (9), and Venezuela (10) ranked lowest. India's score of 39 keeps it below the global average of 43, and Transparency International flagged India among countries where journalists reporting on corruption face significant danger.
Over the past decade, India's score has remained in the 38–41 range, indicating limited structural progress. The report highlighted judicial delays, opacity in electoral funding, and bureaucratic corruption at service delivery points as persistent challenges. However, the adoption of digital service delivery (PM-JANMAN, DBT frameworks), e-procurement, and GST's formalisation of the economy are acknowledged as partial drivers of improvement. Rajasthan's ongoing e-governance push under the Digital Rajasthan initiative aligns with national efforts to reduce corruption through transparency.
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Transparency International's CPI 2025, released 11 February 2026, ranked India 91st of 182 countries with 39 of 100 — up from 96th but below the 43 global average. Denmark, Finland, Singapore topped; South Sudan, Somalia bottomed. India's decade-long 38-41 band reflects judicial delays, opaque electoral funding, bureaucratic corruption at service-delivery points persisting.
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According to Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index 2025, which statement about India is correct?
Explanation · Correct answer BTransparency International's CPI 2025 lists India at rank 91 out of 182 countries and territories with a score of 39. The index measures perceived levels of public-sector corruption on a 0 to 100 scale, where higher scores indicate cleaner public sectors.
Frequently asked questions
What was India's rank and score on the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025, and when was it released?
India ranked 91st with a score of 39 out of 100 on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, released on February 11, 2026 by Transparency International. This was an improvement from India's previous rank of 96th.
Which countries topped the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025?
Denmark, Finland, and Singapore topped the CPI 2025 as the least corrupt nations globally. At the other end, South Sudan and Somalia ranked at the bottom as the most corrupt countries.
What is the Corruption Perceptions Index and who publishes it?
The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is an annual index published by Transparency International that ranks 180 countries based on the perceived level of public sector corruption. Countries are scored on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).
How does India's CPI 2025 score compare to the global average, and what does it indicate?
India scored 39 on CPI 2025, which is still below the global average score of 43. While this indicates improvement from 96th to 91st rank, it shows there remains significant room for improvement in tackling public sector corruption in India.
What is the significance of a country's rank on the Corruption Perceptions Index for RPSC exam purposes?
The CPI ranking is significant for RPSC exams as it reflects India's governance quality and anti-corruption efforts — key topics in the Public Administration and Current Affairs sections. India's improvement from 96th to 91st rank signals positive but incremental progress in institutional integrity.
