Poland scored 53 points in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking 52nd among 182 countries, maintaining its position from the previous year.
Corruption Perceptions Index Methodology
The Tuesday-released annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International measures the perceived level of corruption in the public sector based on assessments from experts and business representatives, not the general public. The index scale ranges from 0 to 100 points, where 0 indicates the worst result and 100 the best.
Poland’s Ranking Remains Stable
In the latest edition, Poland achieved 53 points and placed 52nd among 182 surveyed countries. In the previous ranking, it had the same number of points and was classified one position lower.
Top and Bottom Countries
Denmark (89 pts), Finland (88), Singapore (84), New Zealand (81) and Norway (81) were recognized as the least corrupt countries. At the bottom of the ranking were South Sudan and Somalia (9 pts each), Venezuela (10), Yemen (13) and Libya (13).
Americas Show Little Progress
The report authors noted that the Americas region is not making progress in combating corruption. In some South American countries, this phenomenon facilitates the penetration of organized crime into politics and translates into deteriorating living conditions, increased poverty and malnutrition, as exemplified by Venezuela.
United States at Historic Low
The United States scored 64 points and placed 29th, continuing a downward trend and achieving its lowest score in measurement history. The researchers noted that the full effects of events from 2025 are not yet visible in the index, but they drew attention, among other things, to pressure on independent institutions and undermining judicial independence. The report also pointed to weakened enforcement of foreign anti-corruption laws and reduced support for civil society organizations abroad.
Germany Improves, Global Corruption Rises
Germany rose five places and with 77 points took tenth place, which – as emphasized – results mainly from declines in other countries’ ratings, including Australia, Ireland and Uruguay. Transparency International assessed that on a global scale, the level of corruption is increasing and intensifying with the strengthening of nationalist and populist movements.
