5 Most Corrupt Countries in the World

In this article, we discuss the 5 Most Corrupt Countries in the World. If you want to read out our comprehensive analysis on corruption around the globe, go directly to the 25 Most Corrupt Countries in the World.

5. Venezuela

CPI Index Score: 15

Venezuela is a socialist country located in South America. Corruption is highly institutionalized and normalized in the country due to the impunity afforded by the power dynamics in the country. The major forms of corruption in the country includes public funds embezzlement, patronage, nepotism, and bribery in Venezuela. 

4. Yemen

CPI Index Score: 15

Yemen officially called the Republic of Yemen, is a country located in the Arabian Peninsula. Yemen is widely regarded as a failed state due to the absolutely catastrophic condition the country is in due to ongoing civil strife, looming water shortage, and most importantly, rampant corruption. It is among the 5 most corrupt countries in the world.

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3. Syria

CPI Index Score: 14

Syria is another Arab country to make it to the list of the 25 most corrupt countries in the world. Syria was engulfed in a civil war during the Arab Spring when the government brutally cracked down on protestors. The civil war created a very destabilizing atmosphere for the country.

2. Somalia 

CPI Index Score: 12

Somalia is an African country widely known for civil strife, terrorism, government atrocities, and corruption. The corruption is widespread to the point of normalization. 

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1. South Sudan

CPI Index Score: 12

South Sudan (not to be confused with Sudan) is another African country to make it to the list of 25 most corrupt countries in the world. The U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre report highlights the 4 main types of corruption in the country, namely, political corruption, patronage, embezzlement, and bureaucratic corruption. 

You can also take a peek at the 7 Least Corrupt Countries in the World and Scams and Fraud: The World’s Worst 5 Cases.

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