<h2><i>What is the Corruption Perceptions Index?</i></h2>

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)is published by Transparency International Secretariat and measures the perceived level of public-sector corruption in 180 countries and territories around the world. The CPI is a "survey of surveys", based on 13 different expert and business surveys.
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<i>Click map above to launch an interactive version with individual country scores. The darker the blue, the higher the perceived level of public sector corruption.</i><br />
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<h2>A note about the methodology</h2>
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The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption in 180 countries and territories. A composite index, the CPI is based on 13 different expert and business surveys.
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<h2>CPI Facts</h2>
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<li>The CPI measures perceptions of public sector corruption</li>
<li>The CPI is not intended to measure a country's progress over time. It is a snapshot of perceptions of corruption, using data published in the past two years</li>
<li>The CPI is a survey of surveys, of experts and business persons, based both in the country and abroad.</li>
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