Indonesia has registered a notable decline in its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2025. According to the 2025 CPI report, unveiled by Transparency International Indonesia (TII) on Tuesday, February 10, the nation’s score plummeted by three points from the previous year, settling at a concerning 34. This places Indonesia at the 109th position globally.
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) expressed its appreciation for TII’s consistent efforts in globally assessing public perceptions of anti-corruption initiatives, including those within Indonesia. However, the KPK acknowledged that this dip in the CPI score serves as a crucial point for collective introspection. KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo emphasized on Wednesday, February 11, that the CPI “is not merely a figure, but a compelling call for deeper introspection and an accelerated, collective push forward in eradicating corruption.”
Indonesia’s 2025 Corruption Perception Index: A Score of 34, Ranking 109th Out of 180 Nations, Placing it Alongside Laos and Bosnia.
Budi further elaborated that the CPI fundamentally reflects public trust in the nation’s unwavering commitment to combating corrupt practices and enhancing the overall quality of governance. Within the broader context of anti-corruption endeavors, the KPK actively champions the establishment of an integrated democratic and political ecosystem through a multi-pronged approach encompassing education, prevention, and robust enforcement.
The commission also proactively fosters extensive public participation in its anti-corruption mission, advocating for the stringent application of transparency and accountability principles across all its operational functions. To bolster public confidence in these anti-corruption initiatives, Prasetyo underscored the critical need for “every advancement in legal enforcement by the KPK to be met with steadfast commitment and concrete actions from all stakeholders, thereby ensuring that corrupt practices do not re-emerge.”
The KPK openly acknowledges the persistent and pervasive nature of corruption within Indonesia, signaling that while efforts are underway, the commitment to systemic improvement, particularly in the realm of prevention, requires significant reinforcement.
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In its pursuit of sustainable corruption prevention and systemic enhancements, the KPK additionally employs the Integrity Assessment Survey (SPI) as a crucial evaluative tool. This survey is designed to pinpoint specific issues and offer actionable recommendations for improvements across ministries, governmental agencies, and local administrations. Consequently, the follow-up and implementation of SPI findings are deemed critically important.
Furthermore, in the vital education sector, the KPK, in collaboration with the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), assesses corrupt potential and behavior through the Anti-Corruption Behavior Index (IPAK). The KPK expresses its hope that the insights garnered from the CPI, SPI, and IPAK will collectively form a robust foundation for more rigorous and collaborative improvement initiatives by all relevant stakeholders. Ultimately, through enhanced systems and improved governmental governance, the aspiration is for a tangible uplift in the quality of public services. This, in turn, is expected to significantly reinforce public perception and trust in the national commitment to effectively combat corruption, the spokesperson concluded.
Summary
Indonesia’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2025 saw a notable decline, dropping three points to 34 and ranking the nation 109th globally, as reported by Transparency International Indonesia. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) acknowledged this dip, viewing it as a crucial call for collective introspection and accelerated efforts to combat corruption. The KPK emphasized that the CPI reflects public trust in the nation’s commitment to fighting corruption and improving governance quality.
The KPK champions an integrated anti-corruption ecosystem through education, prevention, and enforcement, promoting public participation, transparency, and accountability. Recognizing persistent corruption, the commission utilizes tools like the Integrity Assessment Survey (SPI) and the Anti-Corruption Behavior Index (IPAK) to identify issues and offer actionable recommendations. The KPK hopes these insights will form a robust foundation for more rigorous and collaborative improvement initiatives by all stakeholders, aiming to uplift public services and reinforce public trust in anti-corruption efforts.