Transparency International 2025 Corruption Index
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Feb 10, 2026 · Last updated Feb 11, 2026
The report by Transparency International indicates a concerning trend of worsening corruption in democracies, particularly impacting the United States' reputation and potentially its economic stability due to weakened rule of law and enforcement. This could lead to decreased investor confidence in affected nations and potentially influence foreign policy decisions and aid allocations.
Transparency International released its 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, revealing a global average score at its lowest in over a decade and a significant decline in democracies worldwide. The United States recorded its lowest-ever score of 64, attributed to a deteriorating political climate, pressure on independent institutions like the United States — Federal Reserve by Donald Trump's administration, and weakened enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The report also highlighted corruption issues in European Union countries like Hungary and Bulgaria, where governments have systematically weakened the rule of law and channeled funds to cronies. Conversely, Denmark maintained its top rank, and Ukraine showed positive progress in its anti-corruption efforts despite ongoing challenges. The findings suggest increased corruption risks due to weakening independent checks, legislative gaps, and inadequate enforcement across many nations.
Set up alerts, explore entity relationships, search across thousands of events, and build custom intelligence feeds.
Open Dashboard