CPI 2022 for the Americas: Fertile ground for criminal networks and human rights abuses
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A lack of bold, decisive action to fight corruption and strengthen public institutions fuels organised criminal activities and other sources of violence.
Costa Rica Integra
Plaza La Carpintera, Local N°16, Pinares de Curridabat. 500 este Antigua Galera
San José
Costa Rica
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Corruption Perceptions Index
Scoring 180 countries around the world, the Corruption Perceptions Index is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption.
Costa Rica has a score of 55 this year, with a change of 1 since last year, meaning it ranks 45 out of 180 countries.
Find out about key corruption issues in Costa Rica in CPI 2022 for the Americas: Fertile ground for criminal networks and human rights abuses
Costa Rica
- Score
- 55/100
- Rank
- 45/180
- Score change
Score changes 2012 - 2023
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.
49%
Percentage of people who thought corruption increased in the previous 12 months*
7%
Percentage of public service users paid a bribe in the previous 12 months*
*Since the most recent publication of the GCB - Latin America and The Caribbean - 10th Edition - 2019
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