Hi FM

Listen
On Air Non-Stop Hits Leon Thomas - Mutt

Oman ranked 54th in 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 22:22

Muscat – Oman has been ranked 54th in Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which measures perceived levels of public-sector corruption in 182 countries and territories, drawing on 13 independent data sources and using a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). Oman has scored 52 as compared to 55 in 2024, […]

Muscat – Oman has been ranked 54th in Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which measures perceived levels of public-sector corruption in 182 countries and territories, drawing on 13 independent data sources and using a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).

Oman has scored 52 as compared to 55 in 2024, when it was ranked 50th.

This year, the global CPI average has dropped for the first time in more than a decade to just 42 out of 100. The vast majority of countries are failing to keep corruption under control: 122 out of 182 score under 50 in the index.

At the same time, the number of countries scoring above 80 has shrunk from 12 a decade ago to just five this year. In particular, there is a worrying trend of democracies seeing worsening perceived corruption – from the United States (64), Canada (75) and New Zealand (81), to various parts of Europe, like the United Kingdom (70), France (66) and Sweden (80).

This year, the highest ranked nation was Denmark (89), for the eighth time in a row, with a score of 89 and is closely followed by Finland (88) and Singapore (84). Only a small group of 15 countries, mainly in Western Europe and Asia-Pacific, manage to get scores above 75. Of these, just five reach scores above 80.

Meanwhile, over two thirds of countries (68%) fall below 50, indicating serious corruption problems in most parts of the planet. At the bottom of the index, the countries scoring below 25 are mostly conflict-affected and highly repressive countries, such as Venezuela (10) and the lowest scorers, Somalia and South Sudan, which both score nine.

Share

More from Muscat Daily Oman News

  • MoCIIP launches national drive to boost construction sector efficiency

    Muscat – The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) on Wednesday launched the National Programme for Enhancing the Efficiency of the Construction Sector, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening workforce capabilities, improving build quality and promoting professional standards across the industry. The programme delivers practical, hands-on training through specialised modules designed to address […]

  • Her Story, Our Voice: Women’s health awareness campaign on Friday

    Muscat – Under the auspices of H H Sayyida Basma bint Fakhri al Said, a comprehensive women’s health awareness campaign titled “Her Story, Our Voice” is set to commence this Friday at Al Mouj Muscat. The two-day initiative, from February 13th and 14th at 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, represents a strategic collaboration between the […]

  • Minister of the Royal Office receives Yemeni Ambassador

    Muscat – H E Gen Sultan Mohammed al Nu’amani, Minister of Royal Office, received Khaled Saleh Shatef, Ambassador of the Republic of Yemen to the Sultanate of Oman, at his office on Thursday, February 12. The meeting served as a platform to review the enduring bilateral relations and the strong bonds of friendship and partnership […]

  • Man arrested following major jewellery theft worth RO 3000

    Suwaiq – Royal Oman Police (ROP) has successfully arrested a man in connection with a significant residential robbery in the Wilayat of Khabourah. The individual is responsible for the theft of gold ornaments and various items of jewellery with an estimated value of RO 3,000 from a private home. Following the theft, the man disposed […]

  • CDAA tackles wildfire in Al Hamra

    Al Hamra – Firefighting teams from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) in Dakhilyah Governorate, supported by the Police Aviation, are currently engaged in an extensive operation to contain a large fire in the Ras Al Harq area of Al Hamra. The blaze, which broke out yesterday evening, has spread through dense grass and […]

  • Major lunar and solar eclipses in 2026 to advance atmospheric and space research

    Muscat – Several major astronomical events in 2026, including a total lunar eclipse and an annular solar eclipse, will provide valuable opportunities for scientists to study the Moon and Earth’s atmosphere, according to the Oman Society of Astronomy and Space. A total lunar eclipse is set to occur on March 3, 2026, and will be […]

FM
Online
App