The world's least corrupt countries
Corruption has ruled and reigned in many countries worldwide for years. However, some countries have maintained high standards of integrity and transparency.
According to the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published by Transparency International, these nations depict the highest standards of ethical governance that ensure public resources and funds are managed responsibly with no biases.
The CPI ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption on a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). In 2023, the global average score was 43, indicating that corruption remains a significant challenge worldwide
Here are the top 10 least corrupt countries in the world with their respective scores according to the CPI:
Denmark - 90
Finland - 87
New Zealand - 85
Norway - 84
Singapore - 83
Sweden - 82
Switzerland - 82
Netherlands - 79
Germany - 78
Luxembourg -78
