According to the Corruption Perception Index in 2023, Denmark was the least corrupt country in the world, with Finland and New Zealand following behind. 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 100 indicates that no corruption is perceived in the respective country.
Least corrupt countries worldwide 2023, according to the Corruption Perception Index
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 100 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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Transparency International. (January 30, 2024). Least corrupt countries worldwide 2023, according to the Corruption Perception Index [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 07, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/235841/least-corrupt-countries/
Transparency International. "Least corrupt countries worldwide 2023, according to the Corruption Perception Index." Chart. January 30, 2024. Statista. Accessed May 07, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/235841/least-corrupt-countries/
Transparency International. (2024). Least corrupt countries worldwide 2023, according to the Corruption Perception Index. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 07, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/235841/least-corrupt-countries/
Transparency International. "Least Corrupt Countries Worldwide 2023, According to The Corruption Perception Index." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Jan 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/235841/least-corrupt-countries/
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