Georgia has received its lowest score in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published by the international organization Transparency International. According to the results for 2025, the country’s score dropped by three points, to 50, marking Georgia’s weakest performance since 2013.

The index assesses perceptions of corruption in the public sector across 182 countries and is measured on a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). Despite the decline, experts note that Georgia continues to hold a leading position in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region.

In a press release, Transparency International Georgia emphasized that a score of 50 points reflects a medium level of corruption, in which petty, everyday bribery is not widespread. At the same time, the index does not capture more complex forms of corruption, such as state capture or kleptocratic practices, which remain among the country’s key challenges.

The accompanying analysis of the 2025 results links Georgia’s declining score to democratic backsliding and the strengthening of authoritarian tendencies within the political system. Against the backdrop of declining public trust in institutions, Transparency International points to a rise in corruption allegations involving a number of former high-ranking officials, including representatives of the ruling Georgian Dream party and former Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili.

The global report also notes that deterioration in corruption indicators is being observed in many countries worldwide, including established democracies. One of the main reasons cited by experts is the weakening political will of state leaders to effectively combat corruption.

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10.02.2026 08:13