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Scoring 182 countries around the world, the Corruption Perceptions Index is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption.
Cyprus has a score of 55 this year, with a change of -1 since last year, meaning it ranks 49 out of 182 countries.
Find out about key corruption issues in Cyprus in CPI 2024 for Western Europe & EU: Leaders’ hollow efforts cause worsening corruption levels
Since its debut in 2003, the Global Corruption Barometer has surveyed the experiences of everyday people confronting corruption around the world. Through our barometer, tens of thousands of people around the globe are asked about their views and experiences, making it the only worldwide public opinion survey on corruption.
65%
Percentage of people who thought corruption increased in the previous 12 months*
4%
Percentage of public service users paid a bribe in the previous 12 months*
*Since the most recent publication of the GCB - European Union
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Financial intelligence units can help expose corrupt money flows – but only if governments give them the powers, access and independence to do the job.
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In fragile times, Europe's ability to combat corruption is falling short, hindering the bloc’s response to challenges that range from the climate crisis to fraying rule of law and…
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Leaders are losing public trust as they undermine limits on their power and act without integrity.
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We are still waiting to hear back from countries about the measures they have taken to locate and seize assets.
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Financial intelligence units can play a key role in uncovering corruption, but only if they have the powers, resources and access to information they need.
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EU whistleblower rules exist, but slow, uneven implementation leaves gaps in protection, enforcement, and support.
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The Global Corruption Barometer – European Union is the largest, most detailed set of public opinion data on people’s views and experiences of corruption and bribery in all 27 EU…
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To support effective implementation of the EU's Whistleblower Protection Directive, we have prepared this analysis, which provides recommendations aimed at closing loopholes and…
