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
Characteristic
Corruption perception index score
Denmark
90
Finland
87
New Zealand
85
Norway
84
Singapore
83
Sweden
82
Switzerland
82
Netherlands
79
Germany
78
Luxembourg
78
Ireland
77
Canada
76
Australia
75
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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 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 April 18, 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 April 18, 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: April 18, 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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