2026-02-14 13:30
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2026-02-14 13:30
Corruption is increasing with the rise of populist and nationalist trends. Poland took 52nd place among 182 countries, just like before – according to the Transparency International report. Denmark is the leader, and the USA has the worst result in history.
Transparency International's annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) measures the level of perceived corruption in the public sector based on the assessments of experts and business representatives, rather than the opinions of the general public. The indicator scale ranges from 0 to 100 points, where 0 means the worst result and 100 means the best result.
In the latest edition Poland scored 53 points and took 52nd place among the 182 countries surveyed. In the previous ranking, she had the same number of points and was classified one position lower.
Denmark (89 points), Finland (88) and Singapore were considered the least corrupt countries (84), New Zealand (81) and Norway (81). At the bottom of the ranking were South Sudan and Somalia (9 points each), Venezuela (10), Yemen (13) and Libya (13).
The authors of the report indicated that the region of the Americas has not recorded any progress in reducing corruption. In some South American countries, this phenomenon favors the penetration of organized crime into politics and translates into worsening living conditions, increased poverty and malnutrition, as exemplified by Venezuela.
The United States scored 64 points and took 29th place, continuing its downward trend and achieving the lowest result in the history of the measurement. The authors of the study noted that the full effects of the events of 2025 are not yet visible in the index, but they noted, among others, to pressure on independent institutions and undermining the independence of the judiciary. The report also pointed to weakening enforcement of regulations on foreign corrupt practices and limited support for civil society organizations abroad.
Germany advanced five places and with a score of 77 points took tenth place, which – as it was emphasized – is mainly due to declines in the ratings of other countries, including: Australia, Ireland and Uruguay.
Transparency International assessed that on a global scale the level of corruption is growing and intensifying along with the strengthening of nationalist and populist trends. (PAP)
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