Switzerland Slips in Anti-Corruption Rankings

Transparency International report shows Switzerland recording lowest score ever in Corruption Perceptions Index, highlighting concerns in money laundering and lobbying regulation

Key Takeaways

Switzerland scored 81 out of 100 on the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, its lowest score ever recorded.
Switzerland ranks fifth globally in the 2024 index, dropping one point from the previous year.
Key areas of concern include money laundering, lobbying regulation, and conflict of interest management.
More than two-thirds of the 180 countries surveyed scored below 50 points.

By The Numbers

Index Score

5th

Global Rank

Global Average Score

They Said

"Switzerland must firmly address the shortcomings in the fight against corruption in the public sector."
— Katja Gloor

"Switzerland remains an attractive destination and transit country for illegal financial flows."
— Transparency International Report

Historic Low: The Myth of Perfection Crumbles

The Laundromat: Switzerland as a Transit Hub

Corporate Shadows: Risk Appetite and Weak Oversight

Global Context: Still Elite, But Sliding

Sources & References

Switzerland receives poor marks in fight against public sector corruption

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