Kathmandu: According to the Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2024 unveiled on Tuesday, Nepal has become a more corrupt country than it was a year ago. According to CPI 2024, Nepal scored 34 points—one point less than it was last year, out of 100 points. Nepal’s score was 35 last year. The TIA has recommended effective anti-corruption drive to minimize corruption in the country.
In South Asia, Nepal stands as the fourth least corrupt country after Bhutan (72 points) and India and the Maldives (38 points each).
According to CPI 2024, Denmark is the least corrupt country in the world with 90 points and South Sudan the most corrupt country with eight points.
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