Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) Ranking for the United States from 1995 to 2024

The CPI is calculated based on perceptions of corruption within a country. In the below chart, the increase represents the United States falling in the CPI. Please visit Transparency International to learn more about how this index is calculated.

This chart displays the corruption perceptions index ranking for the United States from 1995 to 2024. During this time, the U.S.'s rank fell from 14 to 28th position. This represents an increase in the amount of perceived corruption present in the country.