Corruption Index 2025 Tunisia Ranked 91st Worldwide

Tunisia’s Stagnant Position in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI)

The Corruption Perception Index (CPI), published each year by the NGO Transparency International, remains the global benchmark for measuring corruption in the public sector. The index ranks countries on a scale from 0 to 100, ranging from “highly corrupt” to “very transparent.”

Current Ranking

In the latest ranking, Tunisia is placed 91st out of nearly 180 countries, positioning it in the lower‑mid range worldwide. The country trails several Gulf states and some democracies, while still staying ahead of many African and Arab nations.

A Worrying Trend

Beyond the rank itself, the recent trend is alarming. Tunisia’s score has stalled around 39–40 points, indicating no significant progress. This stagnation highlights insufficient efforts in the fight against corruption and underscores persistent structural challenges that hinder durable improvement.

Parliamentary Reaction

Speaking on the issue, Deputy Badreddine Gammoudi – member of the Assembly of the People’s Representatives (ARP) and of the commission on administrative organization, digitalisation, and anti‑corruption – said on Friday, 20 February 2026 that Tunisia’s unchanged CPI position for 2025 “reflects a real stagnation in the fight against this scourge.” He called for a deep overhaul of the legislative and institutional framework.

During his appearance on the TV programme Expresso, Gammoudi reminded viewers that the Transparency International index is based on several key criteria, including:

The prevalence of bribes
Misappropriation of public funds
Abuse of power
Ne nepotism in appointments
The level of legal protection for whistle‑blowers

He deemed it unacceptable that Tunisia has shown no improvement despite a strengthened legal arsenal since 2011, which was supposed to boost the country’s ranking.

The Collapse of the National Anti‑Corruption Authority

Gammoudi also pointed to the closure of the National Anti‑Corruption Authority (INLC), arguing that no credible alternative has been put in place. According to him, despite its limitations, the INLC offered minimal protection for whistle‑blowers. Its disappearance has led to a noticeable drop in reports, at a time when denunciators now face legal prosecution or professional exclusion.

What Needs to Change

Implementation over legislation: Gammoudi believes the problem lies not in the lack of laws but in their poor enforcement. He questioned the effectiveness of the illicit enrichment law and urged a revision of major texts, especially the public procurement code.
Digitalisation as a lever: He stressed that digitalisation can be a concrete tool to curb corruption by limiting direct interactions between citizens and the administration. However, he noted resistance within some administrative structures, where digital tools are seen as a threat to informal influence networks.