Corruption in Pakistan increases in 2020

Contrary to media blitz and government claims, corruption in Pakistan soared last year, as Pakistan ranks 124 out of 180 countries in this year's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International (TI). Pakistan loses four spots in ranking, and scores 31 out of 100. Last year, Pakistan score was 32/100.

Pakistan shares this 124/180 ranking with Bolivia, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan and Mexico.

Lower rank = Less corrupt | Higher score = Cleaner from corruption

Denmark and New Zealand topped the CPI this year, with 88 points each. Syria, Somalia and South Sudan are at the bottom ranking with 14, 12 and 12 points, respectively.

You can download the 2020 Corruption Perceptions Index report here.

Pakistan is better off than these comparison countries (see below):

Russia 129

Myanmar 137

Iran 149

Nigeria 149

Bangladesh 146

Afghanistan 165

Pakistan is worse than these comparison countries (see below):

Nepal 117

Egypt 117

Philippines 115

Vietnam 104

Thailand 104

Indonesia 102

Sri Lanka 94

Brazil 94

Turkey 86

India 86

Kuwait 78

China 78

Bahrain 78

Maldives 75

South Africa 69

Malaysia 57

Saudi Arabia 52

Israel 35

Qatar 30

United States 25

Bhutan 24

UAE 21

Pakistan CPI rank and score over the years 2009-2021

Pakistan in 2020 | CPI rank: 124 | CPI score: 31

Pakistan in 2019 | CPI rank: 120 | CPI score: 32

Pakistan in 2018 | CPI rank: 117 | CPI score: 32

Pakistan in 2017 | CPI rank: 117 | CPI score: 32

Pakistan in 2016 | CPI rank: 116 | CPI score: 32

Pakistan in 2015 | CPI rank: 117 | CPI score: 30

Pakistan in 2014 | CPI rank: 126 | CPI score: 29

Pakistan in 2013 | CPI rank: 127 | CPI score: 28

Pakistan in 2012 | CPI rank: 139 | CPI score: 27

Pakistan in 2011 | CPI rank: 134 | CPI score: 25

Pakistan in 2010 | CPI rank: 143 | CPI score: 23

Pakistan in 2009 | CPI rank: 139 | CPI score: 24

Lower rank = Less corrupt | Higher score = Cleaner from corruption