The country scored 35 points on a scale of 0 to 100 – the higher the score, the lower the perception of corruption in the public sector
With this score, Brazil ranked 107th out of 182 countries and territories evaluated in the 2025 survey.
This result represents the second worst mark in the index’s historical series, which began in 2012, and shows practically no improvement compared to the previous year, when 34 points were recorded.
The small variation of one point is considered statistically insignificant by experts, indicating a clear stagnation in the fight against corruption since the mid-2010s.
The Brazilian score is well below the world average and the average for the Americas, both at 42 points.
This means that, in the view of experts and businesspeople consulted for the index, Brazil is seen as a place where corruption in the public sector is still perceived as a serious and persistent problem.
At the top of the ranking are countries that are benchmarks in transparency and integrity, such as Denmark (with 89 points), Finland (88 points), and Singapore (84 points).
At the bottom of the list are nations marked by conflict, instability, or authoritarian regimes, such as Somalia, South Sudan, Venezuela, and others with scores below 15 points.
Transparency International highlights that Brazil faces serious challenges, such as the growth of organized crime within state institutions, cases of major corruption involving public bodies and the financial system, as well as a significant increase in parliamentary amendments – which exceeded R$ 60 billion in the recent budget.
These resources, often distributed with little transparency, are seen as a way of capturing the public budget for private or political interests.
The organization also mentions concerns about the independence of investigations and the need for greater control over the use of public money, as well as clearer rules for lobbying and appointments based on technical criteria.
Despite some isolated advances, such as operations against money laundering, the overall picture shows that the country has failed to make consistent progress in combating corruption in recent years.
The report reinforces that the perception of corruption has worsened in several democracies around the world, but the Brazilian case stands out for its lack of sustained progress, which undermines trust in institutions and the country’s development.
Published in 02/10/2026 13h34
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