Latvia has shown a slight improvement in its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), with a new score of 60 points as reported by the anti-corruption organization Transparency International. This places Latvia at 37th out of 182 countries, marking an increase of one point from the previous year. In comparison, Estonia maintained a score of 76 points and holds the 12th position, while Lithuania improved by two points to 65, ranking 28th.

Over the past decade, Latvia's CPI has fluctuated between 55 and 60 points, reflecting a lack of stable, long-term growth in combating corruption. The slight increase in 2023 follows a drop of one point in the previous year, where Latvia's score was also measured at 59, similar to the scores of 2021 and 2022. The index, which evaluates the progress of countries in fighting corruption, shows that while there are improvements, they remain modest, suggesting that systemic issues remain.

The CPI serves as a critical tool for assessing a nation's progress against corruption and allows for comparative analysis with neighboring and other global countries. With Latvia's current ranking, it indicates some advancements in government transparency and accountability, although the struggle against corruption is an ongoing process. The government may need to implement more decisive measures to ensure continued improvement in its anti-corruption efforts and public perception.