What is corruption perceptions index in Cameroon?

Corruption perceptions index in Cameroon was 26 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Cameroon?

The highest recorded value was 27 in 2014.

What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Cameroon?

The lowest recorded value was 25 in 2013.

How does Cameroon rank for corruption perceptions index?

Cameroon ranks 139th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Cameroon?

Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Cameroon data come from?

The figures come from Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Corruption Perceptions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Corruption Perceptions Index in Cameroon

Name: Corruption Perceptions Index in Cameroon
Creator: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Cameroon: Corruption Perceptions Index was 26 in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)

Change on year

down 3.7%

World rank

139th

of 179 countries

All-time high

in 2014

All-time low

in 2013

Years of data

2012–2024

Corruption Perceptions Index in Cameroon, 2012–2024

Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for corruption perceptions index in Cameroon is 26, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and down 3.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Cameroon peaked at 27 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 25, in 2013.

That places Cameroon 139th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	25.75	25	27	8
2020s	26.2	25	27	5

Countries ranked near Cameroon

139 Iraq 26 compare
139 Madagascar 26 compare
139 Mexico 26 compare
139 Nigeria 26 compare
139 Uganda 26 compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More social development data for Cameroon

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 408,613 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 140,366 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.336 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.509 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.114 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.093 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.509 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is corruption perceptions index in Cameroon?: Corruption perceptions index in Cameroon was 26 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Cameroon?: The highest recorded value was 27 in 2014.
What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Cameroon?: The lowest recorded value was 25 in 2013.
How does Cameroon rank for corruption perceptions index?: Cameroon ranks 139th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Cameroon?: Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Cameroon data come from?: The figures come from Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Corruption Perceptions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Corruption Perceptions Index
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 2,292 data points, 2012–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

A country’s score, from 0 (most corrupt) to 100 (least corrupt), that reflects the average of expert surveys on public sector corruption, including misuse of office and bribery.