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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.

Nicaragua has a score of 17 this year, with a change of -2 since last year, meaning it ranks 172 out of 180 countries.

Find out about key corruption issues in Nicaragua in CPI 2022 for the Americas: Fertile ground for criminal networks and human rights abuses

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Nicaragua

Score: 17/100
Rank: 172/180
Score change

Score changes 2012 - 2023

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Protesters wear bandanas which say 'corrupt' during a protest against President Nayib Bukele in San Salvador, El Salvador.

CPI 2022 for the Americas: Fertile ground for criminal networks and human rights abuses

News • 31 January 2023

A lack of bold, decisive action to fight corruption and strengthen public institutions fuels organised criminal activities and other sources of violence.

A man holds a sign reading "No more corruption" during a protest in El Salvador.

CPI 2021 for the Americas: A region in crisis

News • 25 January 2022

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…

Young activists in Nigeria protesting against the 2019 anti-social media bill; signs read: "what is democracy without freedom of expression" and "corruption is hate action, prosecute hate action"

CPI 2021: Corruption, human rights and democracy

News • 25 January 2022

Corruption enables both human rights abuses and democratic decline. In turn, these factors lead to higher levels of corruption, setting off a vicious cycle.