Nigeria Ranks 140th in 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index

Transparency International has disclosed that Nigeria rank 140 position out of 180 countries in the World on the 2024 corruption perceptions index.

In the TI’s latest ranking released on Tuesday, the continent’s most populous nation move up 5 spots when compared with 2023 ‘s report and 10 spots as against 2022’s report.

Denmark topped the list as the least corrupt country, scoring 90 points, followed closely by Finland with 88 points, and Singapore with 84 points. On the other hand, South Sudan, Somalia, and Venezuela were ranked as the most corrupt countries globally.

In the African category, Cape Verde emerged as the least corrupt country, ranking 35th globally with a score of 62 points. Nigeria shared the 140th spot with Uganda, Mexico, Madagascar, Iraq, and Cameroon, all scoring 26 points.

According to Francois Valeria, chair of Transparency International, “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.”

Valeria emphasized that corruption poses a significant threat to climate action, hindering progress in reducing emissions and adapting to global heating effects. He noted that while 32 countries have made significant strides in reducing corruption since 2012, 148 countries have remained stagnant or worsened during the same period.

“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 said.