Corruption perception index

The Corruption Perception Index (CPI) is a measure published by Transparency International, which aims to assess the level of corruption perception in different countries around the world. This index is used to assess and rank corruption in the public sector of countries on a global level.

The Corruption Perceptions Index uses a survey approach to collect data on perceptions of corruption in the public sector. Surveys are designed to ask citizens, businesses and experts about corruption in the state apparatus, politics, judiciary, media, police and other sectors. Based on the responses received from these sources, Transparency International forms a score for each country.

The index is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, with higher values indicating a lower perception of corruption, i.e. a less corrupt country. On the other hand, lower values indicate a greater perception of corruption and a greater problem in this regard.

The corruption perception index is not a direct measure of the actual level of corruption in countries, but only measures the perception of citizens and experts about the existence of corruption in the country. However, it is often used as a relevant indicator and tool for comparing the level of corruption between different countries and provides insight into the effectiveness of the fight against corruption in individual countries.

Countries with a high corruption index are not necessarily completely free of corruption, while countries with low scores are not necessarily completely corrupt. Nevertheless, the index plays a significant role in encouraging states and international organizations to recognize and deal with the problem of corruption.