Ghana has scored 43 out of 100 and ranked 76th out of 182 countries in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), according to Transparency International (TI), signaling continued struggles in the country’s fight against corruption.
In a press release issued on February 10, 2026, Transparency International Ghana said the score reflects persistent corruption challenges, weak enforcement of laws, and fragile state institutions mandated to combat graft.
Although Ghana’s score increased slightly from 42 in 2024 to 43 in 2025, the organization noted that the change does not represent a significant improvement under the CPI methodology.
Ghana has maintained a CPI score of 43 since 2020, with its highest score of 48 recorded in 2014. After a steady decline between 2015 and 2017, the country saw marginal improvements in 2018 and 2019, but progress has largely stalled in recent years.
Transparency International Ghana attributed the stagnant performance to limited democratic checks and balances, the politicisation of the justice system, undue influence over political processes, and weak safeguards for civic space. The organization stressed that countries with strong democratic institutions and sustained political commitment tend to perform better on the index.
While acknowledging some efforts by the state in 2025 to improve transparency in corruption investigations and prosecutions — including actions by the Office of the Special Prosecutor — TI Ghana raised concerns about developments that may have undermined public confidence. These include the dismissal of the former Chief Justice, petitions seeking the removal of heads of independent institutions, and the discontinuation of corruption cases involving members of the ruling government through the controversial 60:40 settlement arrangement under Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL).
Board Chair of Transparency International, François Valérian, emphasized the need for collective action against corruption, noting that both national efforts and international cooperation are essential to protect public interest and uphold transparency, accountability and respect for human rights.
Globally, the 2025 CPI points to a worsening corruption situation, with the global average score falling to 42 — the lowest in over a decade. More than two-thirds of countries assessed scored below 50, indicating widespread difficulties in controlling corruption.
Sub-Saharan Africa continues to rank lowest among regions, with an average score of 32 out of 100. According to Transparency International, corruption in public financial management and weak political integrity remain key factors driving the region’s poor performance.
Transparency International Ghana has called for urgent reforms to reverse the trend. Key recommendations include strengthening the independence of the justice system, fast-tracking the establishment of anti-corruption courts, passing the Community Tribunal Bill, adopting the National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NEACAP), reforming political party financing, and promoting ethical business practices across state regulatory agencies.
The organization stressed that the CPI should be seen as a warning signal rather than a verdict, urging sustained political will and measurable reforms to rebuild public trust and improve Ghana’s anti-corruption outcomes over time.
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