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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.

Philippines has a score of 34 this year, with a change of 1 since last year, meaning it ranks 115 out of 180 countries.

Find out about key corruption issues in Philippines in CPI 2022 for Asia Pacific: Basic freedoms restricted as anti-corruption efforts neglected

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Philippines

Score
34/100
Rank
115/180
Score change

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.

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86%

Percentage of people who think government corruption is a big problem*

19%

Percentage of public service users paid a bribe in the previous 12 months*

*Since the most recent publication of the GCB - Asia - 2020

Climate corruption cases in Philippines

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Our activity in Philippines

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CPI 2020: Asia Pacific

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The Asia Pacific region struggles to combat corruption and tackle the profound health and economic impact of COVID-19.

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Global Corruption Barometer: Asia 2020

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The Global Corruption Barometer – Asia is the largest, most detailed set of public opinion data on people’s views and experiences of corruption and bribery in Asia.