Nigeria ranks 36th in Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, scoring 26 points alongside Uganda, Mexico, and Iraq. Denmark tops the list as the least corrupt, while South Sudan is the most corrupt. The report highlights corruption's impact on governance, economy, and climate action, urging urgent reforms in Nigeria.
Transparency International has ranked Nigeria as the 36th most corrupt country in the world in its 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The report, released on Tuesday, evaluates public sector corruption in 180 countries, scoring them from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).
Nigeria, with a score of 26, shares the ranking with Uganda, Mexico, Madagascar, Iraq, and Cameroon. The index highlights persistent corruption issues in the country, despite various anti-corruption measures.
Denmark topped the list as the least corrupt nation with 90 points, followed by Finland (88) and Singapore (84). No African country made it into the top 10, but Cape Verde was named the least corrupt nation in Africa, ranking 35th globally with 62 points.
The report also identified South Sudan, Somalia, and Venezuela as the most corrupt countries in the world. Transparency International’s chair, François Valeria, emphasized that corruption remains a global challenge, warning that it significantly impacts climate action, governance, and economic development.
While some nations have made progress in tackling corruption since 2012, the report noted that 148 countries have either remained stagnant or worsened. With over two-thirds of nations scoring below 50, Transparency International called for stronger anti-corruption policies and greater accountability worldwide.
Nigeria’s ranking underscores the urgent need for transparency and reforms to combat corruption, which continues to undermine governance and economic stability.
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