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.
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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.
Barbados has a score of 69 this year, with a change of 4 since last year, meaning it ranks 24 out of 180 countries.
Find out about key corruption issues in Barbados in CPI 2022 for the Americas: Fertile ground for criminal networks and human rights abuses
Barbados
- Score
- 69/100
- Rank
- 24/180
- 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.
37%
Percentage of people who thought corruption increased in the previous 12 months*
9%
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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CPI 2021 for the Americas: A region in crisis
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With no progress on an average score of 43 out of 100 for the third consecutive year, the countries of the Americas are paralyzed in the fight against corruption. Despite…
CPI 2020: Americas
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The Americas showcase corruption and the mismanagement of funds in one of the regions most affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
CPI 2019: Americas
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With an average score of 43 for the fourth consecutive year on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), the Americas region fails to make significant progress in the fight against…
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Global Corruption Barometer: Latin America and the Caribbean 2019 - Citizens' Views and Opinions of Corruption
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Most citizens in Latin America and the Caribbean think their governments are not doing enough to tackle corruption and that corruption levels have increased in the past 12 months…
