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Madagascar scores 25 out of 100 in 2025 corruption index

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Madagascar scores 25 out of 100 in 2025 corruption index

Madagascar scores 25 out of 100 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index and ranks 148th out of 182 countries. Published by Transparency International, the indicator, based on the views of experts and businesspeople, highlights ongoing difficulties in the public sector, according to Lexpress.

The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index gives Madagascar a score of 25 out of 100, placing the country 148th out of 182, according to Transparency International. The indicator assesses perceived corruption in the public sector using data gathered from experts and businesspeople; it does not directly count offences.

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