Top 10 corrupt countries in the world 2023

This year, the global average remains unchanged for the tenth year in a row, at just 43 out of a possible 100 points. Despite multiple commitments, 131 countries have made no significant progress against corruption in the last decade. Two-thirds of countries score below 50, indicating that they have serious corruption problems, while 27 countries are at their lowest score ever.

While corruption takes vastly different forms from country to country, this year’s scores reveal that all regions of the globe are at a standstill when it comes to fighting public sector corruption.

At the top of the CPI, countries in Western Europe and the European Union continue to wrestle with transparency and accountability in their response to COVID-19, threatening the region’s clean image. In parts of Asia Pacific, the Americas, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, increasing restrictions on accountability measures and basic civil freedoms allow corruption to go unchecked. Even historically high-performing countries are showing signs of decline.

In the Middle East and North Africa, the interests of a powerful few continue to dominate the political and private sphere, and the limitations placed on civil and political freedoms are blocking any significant progress. In Sub-Saharan Africa, armed conflict, violent transitions of power and increasing terrorist threats combined with poor enforcement of anti-corruption commitments rob citizens of their basic rights and services.

"Leaders can fight corruption and promote peace all at once. Governments must open up space to include the public in decision-making – from activists and business owners to marginalised communities and young people. In democratic societies, the people can raise their voices to help root out corruption and demand a safer world for us all," Daniel Eriksson, Chief Executive Officer, Transparency International.

Somalia ranks as most corrupted country in the world as per 2022 CPI index

According to a survey of 180 nations conducted by Berlin-based Transparency International, Somalia ranks worst in the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). As per the CPI, most nations are failing to combat corruption. A total of 180 nations are ranked by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, with scores ranging from 0; extremely corrupt to 100; very clean. Somalia's CPI score is only 12.

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  Syria's CPI score is only 13, conflict-ridden nations have lowest rankings

  Syria's CPI score is just 13. Conflict-ridden nations or those whose fundamental political and personal liberties are severely curtailed typically receive the lowest ratings.

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  South Sudan corruption is among the worst in the world, CPI at 13

  South Sudan's CPI score is 13. Only 43 out of 100 is the global average, which has not altered for more than ten years. Twenty-six nations have achieved their lowest scores ever, and more than two-thirds of all nations have scores below 50.

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  Corruption rampant in Venezuela with CPI at 14

  Venezuela's CPI score is at 14. A total of 155 nations have not significantly advanced in the fight against corruption since 2012, despite concerted efforts.

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  Yemen perceived as highly corrupt

  Yemen perceived as highly corrupt with CPI at 16. Global peace has been deteriorating for 15 years. Corruption has been both a key cause and result of this.

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