Ghana has scored 43 out of 100 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), ranking 76th out of 182 countries assessed worldwide, according to a press release issued by Transparency International (TI) Ghana.
The latest score indicates that corruption remains a persistent challenge in the country, with TI Ghana noting that government anti-corruption measures are yet to make a significant impact. The organization cited weak compliance and enforcement of laws, along with limited institutional effectiveness, as continuing obstacles in the fight against corruption.
The report shows Ghana’s CPI score has remained largely stagnant in recent years. After peaking at 48 in 2014, the country experienced a decline, reaching a low of 40 in 2017. While the score improved slightly to 41 in 2018 and 2019, it has hovered around 43 since 2020, slipping marginally to 42 in 2024 before returning to 43 in 2025.
TI Ghana explained that countries which record sustained improvements in corruption perception often benefit from strong political commitment, institutional reforms, and effective regulatory enforcement. Conversely, weak democratic checks and balances, politicisation of justice systems, and limited civic protections tend to correspond with poorer performance.
The organisation stressed that corruption is not inevitable and urged Ghanaian authorities to strengthen reforms aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and rule of law.
TI Ghana also acknowledged some recent state-led efforts to improve transparency in corruption investigations and prosecutions but maintained that these measures have not yet translated into measurable improvements in Ghana’s CPI performance.
The Corruption Perceptions Index, compiled annually by Transparency International, measures perceived levels of public sector corruption worldwide using expert assessments and business surveys.
TI Ghana called for renewed commitment from government, civil society, and citizens to address systemic weaknesses and rebuild public confidence in governance institutions.
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