Transparency International revealed a new ranking on the Corruption index. South Caucasus countries see positive growth in this index.
So, Georgia the leading country in the region occupied 44th ranking with 56 points. Armenia becomes the 77th place with 42 points. Azerbaijan with 30 points takes 126th place among 180 countries. In 2018, Azerbaijan with 25 points ranked 152nd among 180 countries.
The CPI rating is compiled by analysts and entrepreneurs on a one-off scale in order to reflect the level of perception of corruption.
The compilers of the list refer to the results of surveys conducted by a number of well-known international institutions in terms of corruption. The CPI assesses the perception of corruption in the public sector.
The maximum rating (100 points) indicates the absence, the minimum (0 points) indicates an exceptionally high level of corruption.