The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is established from surveys and assessmen...
Verdict: MISLEADING
Verdict details
Confidence: 75%
Evidence quality: MEDIE
**What was analyzed:** The article presents information about the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) of Transparency International, including the methodology, the ranking of top countries, and Romania's position, based on last year's data (2023). **What sources confirm:** External sources confirm the CPI methodology, the fact that Denmark is perceived as the least corrupt country, and that Transparency International publishes this index annually. However, Denmark's exact score is 90 points, not 89, according to the latest data for 2023. **Limitations:** No external evidence was found to confirm Romania's score (45 points) and comparisons with neighboring countries, the trend of decreasing numbers of countries with high scores (from 12 to 5), or the score and ranking of the United States (64 points, 29th place) for the CPI report 2023. **Conclusion:** The article contains accurate information about the CPI methodology and the country ranked first, but presents a slightly incorrect score…
Sources consulted
| Source | Domain | Date | What it says |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) | Social Sciences and Humanities | Research Starters | EBSCO Research | ebsco.com | — | # Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is an annual ranking that assesses the perceived levels of corruption in government |
| Corruption perceptions index (CPI) | Britannica | britannica.com | — | * Transparency International - Corruption Perceptions Index (PDF). # corruption perceptions index. * How does the Corruption Perceptions Index measure corruptio |
| 1 Corruption Perceptions Index Technical Methodology Note Background | transparencia.org.es | — | 1 Corruption Perceptions Index Technical Methodology Note Background The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) was established in 1995 as a composite indicator use |
| Transparency International publishes the CPI 2024 - Lexology | lexology.com | — | February 28, 2025 - On 11 February 2025, Transparency International ("TI") published the Corruption Perceptions Index 2024 ("CPI"). The CPI is the most widely u |
| Denmark Corruption Index | tradingeconomics.com | — | Denmark scored 89 points out of 100 on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. This page provides the latest reported valu |
| Denmark Corruption perceptions - Transparency International - data, chart | TheGlobalEconomy.com | theglobaleconomy.com | — | Denmark: Corruption Perceptions Index, 100 = no corruption: The latest value from 2024 is 90 points , unchanged from 90 points in 2023. In comparison, the world |
| Transparency International releases 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index: Denmark tops the ranking, UK hits historically low score | Insights | Ropes & Gray LLP | ropesgray.com | — | January 14, 2026 - Denmark continues to lead the ranking as most clean for the sixth consecutive year, with a CPI score of 90 . Finland and New Zealand closely |
| Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 - Transparency.am | transparency.am | — | The process for calculating the CPI is regularly reviewed to make sure it is as robust and coherent as possible, most recently by the European Commission's Join |
Recommended next steps
- Consult the official report of the Corruption Perceptions Index 2023 published by Transparency International to verify all figures and trends.
- Look for detailed analysis articles from trusted journalistic sources that covered the release of the CPI 2023 report.
Analysis limitations
- No external sources were found to confirm Romania's score and comparisons with neighboring countries for CPI 2023.
- There is no evidence to support claims about the decrease in the number of countries with high scores in the CPI over the past decade.
- No evidence was found to confirm the score and ranking of the United States in CPI 2023, or whether this represents the worst historical result.
- The most recent source found is 110 days old. The conclusions reflect the state of information from that period.
- An official statement or a detailed report from Transparency International confirming all mentioned scores and trends.
- News articles from reputable publications that directly cite the CPI 2023 report and confirm all claims.
Manipulation techniques detected
- Selective Omission
- Unjustified Generalization
- Context Manipulation
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