29/07/2025
Here are some of the most corrupt countries in the world based on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) scores for 2024 ¹:
*Top 10 Most Corrupt Countries:*
- *1. South Sudan*: Score of 8/100, plagued by political instability, civil conflict, and a weak legal system
- *2. Somalia*: Score of 9/100, suffered decades of lawlessness and weak governance
- *3. Venezuela*: Score of 10/100, experiencing political and economic crises leading to high levels of bribery and embezzlement
- *4. Syria*: Score of 12/100, war-torn country with dictatorship and lack of accountability
- *5. Yemen*: Score of 13/100, prolonged humanitarian crisis and ongoing war leading to extreme corruption
- *6. Nicaragua*: Score of 14/100, repressive government and lack of judicial independence
- *7. Libya*: Score of 13/100, years of civil war and political division leading to weak institutions
- *8. Equatorial Guinea*: Score of 13/100, oil-rich country with government elites controlling resources
- *9. Eritrea*: Score of 13/100, lack of press freedom and human rights abuses
- *10. North Korea*: Score of 15/100 (tied with Sudan), authoritarian regime with widespread corruption
*Other Notable Countries:*
- *Nigeria*: Score of 26/100, ranked among the most corrupt countries in the world
- *DR Congo*: Score of 20/100, high level of corruption and humanitarian crisis
- *Afghanistan*: Score of 17/100, growing problem of corruption in public and private sectors
- *Haiti*: Score of 16/100 (tied with Myanmar), widespread corruption and poverty
- *Iraq*: Score of 26/100, institutionalized corruption and lack of government accountability