CPI 2024 for Eastern Europe & Central Asia: Vicious cycle of weak democracy and flourishing corruption
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Weak democratic institutions and rule of law are exacerbated by ongoing instability and external pressures.
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Corruption Perceptions Index
Scoring 182 countries around the world, the Corruption Perceptions Index is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption.
Tajikistan has a score of 19 this year, with a change of 0 since last year, meaning it ranks 166 out of 182 countries.
Find out about key corruption issues in Tajikistan in CPI 2024 for Eastern Europe & Central Asia: Vicious cycle of weak democracy and flourishing corruption
Tajikistan
- Score
- 19/100
- Rank
- 166/182
- Score change
Score changes 2012 - 2025
Global Corruption Barometer
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.
29%
Percentage of public service users paid a bribe in the previous 12 months*
*Since the most recent publication of the GCB - Europe and Central Asia - 9th Edition
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CPI 2023 for Eastern Europe & Central Asia: Autocracy & weak justice systems enabling widespread corruption
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The region is struggling with dysfunctional rule of law, rising authoritarianism and systemic corruption.
CPI 2022 for Eastern Europe & Central Asia: Growing security risks and authoritarianism threaten progress against corruption
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High-level corruption is closely linked to political instability, weakened institutions and – in the most extreme cases – violent conflict.
CPI 2021 for Eastern Europe & Central Asia: Democratic hopes in the shadow of growing authoritarianism
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In the second lowest performing region on the CPI, many political leaders have used COVID-19 as a smokescreen to introduce restrictions on rights and accountability, or have…
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2024 Corruption Perceptions Index: Authoritarianism and weakening democracy undermine action against corruption in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
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2023 Corruption Perceptions Index reveals how Eastern Europe & Central Asia grapple with corruption amidst autocracy and weak justice systems
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