Top 10 most corrupt countries in the world: Corruption is a serious problem in many countries. It weakens economies, harms governments, and affects people's rights. Transparency International has published the Corruption Perceptions Index 2024 Report, which ranks 180 countries based on how corrupt they are seen to be. Countries get scores between 0 and 100, where lower scores mean more corruption. Let's look at the most corrupt countries and see where India and Pakistan rank.
The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024 measures how much corruption is seen in the government and public services of different countries. A score of 0 means extreme corruption, while 100 means very little corruption. The report is released from Berlin by Transparency International.
More than two-thirds of countries have a score below 50, showing high corruption levels.
The global average is still 43, showing no progress.
148 countries have either worsened or not improved since 2012.
About 6.8 billion people live in highly corrupt countries.
The CPI 2024 Report names the world's least corrupt countries as:
| Rank | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denmark | 90 (Least corrupt for seven years in a row) |
| 2 | Finland | 88 |
| 3 | Singapore | 84 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 83 |
| 5 | Luxembourg | 81 |
| 6 | Norway | 81 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 81 |
| 8 | Sweden | 80 |
| 9 | Netherlands | 78 |
| 10 | Australia | 77 |
These countries have strong governments, strict laws, and very little corruption.
The most corrupt countries, according to the CPI 2024 Report, are:
| Rank | County | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 180 | South Sudan | 8 (Most corrupt country) |
| 179 | Somalia | 9 |
| 178 | Venezuela | 10 |
| 177 | Syria | 11 |
| 173 | Yemen | 13 |
| 173 | Libya | 13 |
| 173 | Eritrea | 13 |
| 173 | Equatorial Guinea | 13 |
| 172 | Nicaragua | 14 |
| 165 | Afghanistan | 17 |
These nations struggle with weak governments, conflicts, and poor law enforcement, making corruption worse.
India is ranked 96th, with a score of 38. This is a three-place drop from last year, with its score falling by one point. While India's ranking is higher than Pakistan's, corruption still affects its governance, public services, and economy.
Pakistan is ranked 135th, with a score of 27. This marks a two-place drop from 2023. Pakistan faces economic problems, political instability, and weak governance, increasing its corruption levels. It now ranks alongside Mali, Liberia, and Gabon.
China ¨C Rank 76, Score: 42 (Better than India and Pakistan)
Sri Lanka ¨C Rank 121, Score: 32
Bangladesh ¨C Rank 151, Score: 23
Afghanistan ¨C Rank 165, Score: 17 (One of the most corrupt in the region)
The CPI 2024 Report shows that South Asia struggles with corruption, impacting economic progress, politics, and people's daily lives.
The Corruption Perceptions Index 2024 highlights that corruption is still a big issue in many countries. Most countries have not improved, and corruption continues to slow down development. While India ranks better than Pakistan, its corruption score has dropped, showing a need for better laws and strict enforcement. Pakistan, on the other hand, is still facing serious corruption issues. To fight corruption, countries need transparent policies, strong leadership, and accountability.
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