CPI 2023 for Western Europe & EU: Rule of law and political integrity threats undermine action against corruption
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Leaders are losing public trust as they undermine limits on their power and act without integrity.
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Scoring 180 countries around the world, the Corruption Perceptions Index is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption.
Portugal has a score of 61 this year, with a change of -1 since last year, meaning it ranks 34 out of 180 countries.
Find out about key corruption issues in Portugal in CPI 2023 for Western Europe & EU: Rule of law and political integrity threats undermine action against corruption
Since its debut in 2003, the Global Corruption Barometer has surveyed the experiences of everyday people confronting corruption around the world. Through our barometer, tens of thousands of people around the globe are asked about their views and experiences, making it the only worldwide public opinion survey on corruption.
41%
Percentage of people who thought corruption increased in the previous 12 months*
3%
Percentage of public service users paid a bribe in the previous 12 months*
*Since the most recent publication of the GCB - European Union
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