Ghana scored 43 out of 100 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), maintaining the same score for the sixth consecutive year while falling five places to 76th out of 182 countries, Transparency International Ghana reported on February 10, 2026.
The anti-corruption organisation attributed the stagnation partly to the withdrawal of corruption cases involving members of the governing administration through 60/40 settlements, which it said raised public concern and undermined expectations set by the “Operation Recover All Loot” initiative.
“Ghana’s performance reflects persistent weaknesses in enforcement, political accountability, and institutional effectiveness,” the organisation said. “Addressing these issues requires urgent action to strengthen the justice system, safeguard institutional independence, regulate political party financing, and ensure transparency in public office.”
Although Ghana’s score rose slightly from 42 in 2024, Transparency International Ghana said the change is marginal and does not indicate meaningful progress under the index methodology. The country’s CPI has hovered around 43 since 2020, well below its peak score of 48 in 2014.
The organisation also highlighted ongoing judicial and executive interference, weak enforcement of laws, and strained institutions as factors shaping public perception.
While steps were taken in 2025 to increase transparency—such as actions by the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the removal of the former Chief Justice—these have yet to improve Ghana’s CPI ranking.
Transparency International Ghana urged reforms, including fast-tracking the establishment of anti-corruption courts, passing the Community Tribunal Bill, adopting the National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Plan, and strengthening civic space, media freedom, and oversight of non-financial sectors’ anti-money laundering duties.
Globally, corruption levels are rising, with the average CPI score falling to 42, the lowest in more than a decade. Sub-Saharan Africa remains the lowest-ranked region, with an average score of 32, reflecting misuse of public funds and low political integrity.
“National action and multilateral cooperation are essential to protect the public interest and uphold transparency, accountability, and human rights,” said François Valérian, Board Chair of Transparency International.
The Corruption Perceptions Index, launched in 1995, draws on 13 external sources—including the World Bank, World Economic Forum, and private risk firms—to assess public sector corruption worldwide.
