In this piece, we will take a look at the five most corrupt countries in the world heading into 2024. If you want to learn about how corruption affects a country’s well being, then head on to 30 Most Corrupt Countries in the World Heading into 2024.
5. Republic of Yemen
CPI Index Score: 16
Yemen is a Middle Eastern country that was one of the last nations in the world to abolish slavery. However, some sources still claim that slavery is being practiced in the country. The country has been facing a civil war for more than a decade now, which has made it one of the poorest nations in the world since Yemen’s GDP per capita is $891. In fact, corruption played a central role in the Yemeni civil war, as it was one of the reasons behind widespread protests that took place before the war.
4. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
CPI Index Score: 14
Venezuela is a South American country with a GDP per capita of $3,052. This is despite the fact that Venezuela has the largest known oil reserves in the world, but the country does not sell most of its oil in the world. Corruption has led to significant political turmoil in the country, and even though the current Bolivarian government took power with promises to root out the evil, it has also been accused of siphoning away Venezuela’s oil revenue offshore. Corruption has also led to the country playing a dominant role in drug trafficking in its region.
3. Republic of South Sudan
CPI Index Score: 13
South Sudan is a landlocked African country. One of the poorest nations in the world, it has a GDP per capita of $326. South Sudan has seen significant conflict for decades, and it is also one of the youngest countries in the world since it gained independence from Sudan in 2011. Corruption has infiltrated all segments of South Sudanese society, as it plagues both high level government functions as well as low level organizations and workers.
2. Syrian Arab Republic
CPI Index Score: 13
Syria is a war torn Asian country with a GDP per capita of $533. Like Yemen, it has also experienced devastating conflicts for more than a decade and even today Syrians live in some of the worst conditions in the world. Like South Sudan, Syria has corrupt people from all walks of life and rank, ranging from village municipal officials to telephone company workers, government immigration clearing officials, and even the army where kids from poor families are sent to the front lines.
1. Federal Republic of Somalia
CPI Index Score: 12
Topping our list of the most corrupt countries in the world is the African coastal nation of Somalia. Like several other countries on our list, Somalia is one of the poorest nations in the world since it has a GDP per capita of $544. The scale of corruption in Somalia can be gauged from the fact that even its central bank isn’t safe as it has seen large withdrawals made for private purposes.
Disclosure: None. You can also take a look at 20 Countries Hit Most by Earthquakes and 32 Landlocked Developing Countries.
