Cyprus has made slight progress in the 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) but still ranks 16th among EU countries, alongside Czechia and Spain. All three nations share the 46th position out of 180 countries worldwide.

The Cyprus Integrity Forum announced the results after Transparency International released its annual Corruption Perception Index earlier today. This index evaluates and ranks countries based on perceived levels of public sector corruption, as assessed by experts and business executives.

According to the Cyprus Integrity Forum, Cyprus improved its score by three points, rising from 53 in 2023 to 56 in 2024, and climbed three places in the global rankings. This marks the second consecutive year of improvement, following a one-point increase in 2023 from 52 to 53. Cyprus now stands at the 46th position globally.

The Cyprus Integrity Forum welcomed the country's steady progress over the past two years, attributing it to the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures and greater public awareness of transparency issues. However, the organization cautioned against complacency.

"We must all remain committed to the fight against corruption, promoting ethics and transparency across all aspects of society and business, so that Cyprus can gradually achieve the position it deserves," the statement emphasized.

As Cyprus's "leading anti-corruption NGO," the Cyprus Integrity Forum pledged to continue monitoring these rankings and take all necessary steps to further raise awareness about the harmful effects of corruption.