India Ranks 91st on Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 Amidst Slow Anti-Corruption Progress

• India secured the 91st position out of 182 countries on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, with a score of 39.
• Transparency International's CPI 2025 report highlights slow anti-corruption progress in Asia Pacific, with an average regional score of 45, largely unchanged over the past decade.
• Widespread public anger over weak governance and limited accountability led to protests in several countries in 2025, particularly among younger populations.
• Philippines (120th), Indonesia (109th), and Nepal (109th) experienced significant public unrest due to corruption allegations and dissatisfaction.
• Denmark topped the global index with a score of 89, while Somalia and South Sudan were at the bottom with a score of 9.