Pakistan has slipped two spots in Transparency International’s (TI) Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2024, ranking 135th out of 180 countries compared to 133rd in 2023.
The country’s CPI score has also dropped from 29/100 in 2023 to 27/100 in 2024, reflecting a growing concern over governance and transparency.
According to Justice Zia Perwez (Retd.), Chair of Transparency International Pakistan, the declining CPI score is part of a wider regional trend, where most countries in South Asia, except Oman, China, Turkey, and Mongolia, also saw a drop in rankings.
Pakistan’s Performance in CPI 2024
- 2024 Rank: 135th out of 180 countries
- 2023 Rank: 133rd out of 180 countries
- Score Drop: From 29/100 in 2023 to 27/100 in 2024
- Reason for Decline: Governance gaps, policy delays, and institutional weaknesses
Transparency International’s report reveals that corruption remains a significant issue worldwide. More than two-thirds of countries scored below 50, with the global average stuck at 43.
Denmark – Score: 90/100 (Rank 1)
Finland – Score: 88/100 (Rank 2)
Singapore – Score: 84/100 (Rank 3)
South Sudan – Score: 8/100 (Rank 180)
Somalia – Score: 9/100 (Rank 179)
Venezuela – Score: 10/100 (Rank 178)
Pakistan’s Challenges
The CPI 2024 report highlights Pakistan’s governance and policy challenges. Despite facing severe climate vulnerabilities, the country has failed to implement regulations and institutions under the Climate Change Act of 2017.
As a result, Pakistan’s climate finance remains critically low, far below the $348 billion needed by 2030.
Pakistan’s global ranking in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2024 has dropped to 135th out of 180 countries, slipping two spots from 133rd in 2023.
The country’s corruption score declined from 29/100 in 2023 to 27/100 in 2024, reflecting rising concerns about governance and transparency.
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