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Corruption perception index - most corrupt countries 2018
Most corrupt countries worldwide 2018, according to the Corruption perception index
by Erin Duffin,
last edited
Apr 29, 2019
This statistic shows the most corrupt countries as calculated by the Corruption Perception Index in 2018. Points considered when calculating the perception of countries levels of corruption include: bribery of public officials, kickbacks in public procurement, embezzlement of state funds, and how effective public sector anti-corruption efforts have proven to be. A score of 0 indicates high perceptions of corruption and a score of 10 indicates that no corruption is perceived in the respective country. According to the index, Somalia is perceived to be the most corrupt country in the world with a score of 10 in 2018.
Most corrupt countries worldwide 2018, according to the Corruption perception index
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| Country | Corruption perception index score |
|---|---|
| Somalia | 10 |
| South Sudan | 13 |
| Syria | 13 |
| North Korea | 14 |
| Yemen | 14 |
| Afghanistan | 16 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 16 |
| Guinea Bissau | 16 |
| Sudan | 16 |
| Burundi | 17 |
| Country | Corruption perception index score |
|---|---|
| Somalia | 10 |
| South Sudan | 13 |
| Syria | 13 |
| North Korea | 14 |
| Yemen | 14 |
| Afghanistan | 16 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 16 |
| Guinea Bissau | 16 |
| Sudan | 16 |
| Burundi | 17 |
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by Erin Duffin,
last edited
Apr 29, 2019
This statistic shows the most corrupt countries as calculated by the Corruption Perception Index in 2018. Points considered when calculating the perception of countries levels of corruption include: bribery of public officials, kickbacks in public procurement, embezzlement of state funds, and how effective public sector anti-corruption efforts have proven to be. A score of 0 indicates high perceptions of corruption and a score of 10 indicates that no corruption is perceived in the respective country. According to the index, Somalia is perceived to be the most corrupt country in the world with a score of 10 in 2018.
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- To compile the corruption perception index data is pooled from various surveys and studies and a score between 0 and 10 is calculated. A score of 0 indicates high perceptions of corruption and a score of 10 indicates that no corruption is perceived in the respective country. The original author does not provide details of exactly where data is sourced from to calculate this index.
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- To compile the corruption perception index data is pooled from various surveys and studies and a score between 0 and 10 is calculated. A score of 0 indicates high perceptions of corruption and a score of 10 indicates that no corruption is perceived in the respective country. The original author does not provide details of exactly where data is sourced from to calculate this index.
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