Nigeria ranks 36th in World’s latest corruption index (Full List)

Transparency International, a global organization fighting corruption, has ranked Nigeria as the 36th most corrupt country in the world, according to its 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released on Tuesday.

Nigeria scored 26 points, placing it in the same position as Uganda, Mexico, Madagascar, Iraq, and Cameroon. The report evaluates 180 countries based on perceived levels of corruption in the public sector, using a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).

Denmark ranked as the least corrupt country with 90 points, followed by Finland (88 points) and Singapore (84 points). No African country made the top 10 least corrupt nations, as the list was dominated by European countries. However, Cape Verde emerged as the least corrupt African country, ranking 35th globally with 62 points.

At the bottom of the ranking, South Sudan, Somalia, and Venezuela were named the most corrupt countries in the world.

Commenting on the findings, Transparency International’s Chair, Francois Valeria, stated, “The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows that corruption is a dangerous problem in every part of the world, but change for the better is happening in many countries.”

He added that corruption remains a major challenge to global development and climate action, noting that while 32 countries have significantly reduced corruption since 2012, 148 others have either remained stagnant or worsened.

“The global average of 43 has also stood still for years, while over two-thirds of countries score below 50. Billions of people live in countries where corruption destroys lives and undermines human rights,” Valeria stated.

The report highlights the need for stronger anti-corruption measures and reforms in Nigeria and other affected nations.