Data Check: Improving Trend of the Corruption Perception Index in Indonesia

The Corruption Perception Index (CPI) was first released in 1995. At that time, Indonesia made headlines in the Transparency International (TI) report published on July 15, 1995, receiving the worst ranking globally.

Gradually, Indonesia's CPI has improved. The index showed an upward trend from 2014 to 2018 after stagnating in 2013. According to TI data, Indonesia's CPI score increased by 2 points in 2015, raising its regional ranking in Asia to 15th from 19th. In 2018, with a score of 38, Indonesia ranked 89th out of 180 countries.

Transparency International Indonesia (TII) highlights Indonesia's consistent efforts in combating corruption, but notes that progress is hampered by high levels of corruption in law enforcement and politics.

This CPI serves as an indicator of corruption in Indonesia. At the end of President Joko Widodo and Vice President Jusuf Kalla's administration, it was hoped that Indonesia could approach Malaysia's score, around 50 points, or even potentially match it.