Corruption Perceptions Index 2014: RESULTS 

Poorly equipped schools, counterfeit medicine and elections decided by money are just some of the consequences of public sector corruption. Bribes and backroom deals don’t just steal resources from the most vulnerable – they undermine justice and economic development, and destroy public trust in government and leaders. Take a look at the map below:

Based on expert opinion from around the world, the Corruption Perceptions Index measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption worldwide, and it paints an alarming picture. Not one single country gets a perfect score and more than two-thirds score below 50, on a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).

Corruption is a problem for all countries. A poor score is likely a sign of widespread bribery, lack of punishment for corruption and public institutions that don’t respond to citizens’ needs.

Quick Review

Countries at the top of the index including Denmark, New Zealand, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland and Singapore according to José Ugaz, Chair,Transparency International “should make sure they don’t export corrupt practices to underdeveloped countries.” Countries at the bottom of the index such as Somalia, North Korea, Sudan, Afganistan, South Sudan and Iraq “need radical anti-corruption measures in four of their people”, said José Ugaz.

Sample of Results and Rankings

11th Australia

12th Germany

14th United Kingdom

25th Japan

17th U.S.

25th United Arab Emirates

31st Cyprus

67th South Africa

69th Greece

100th China

Leading financial centres in the EU and US need to join with fast-growing economies to stop the corrupt from getting away with it. The G20 needs to prove its global leadership role and prevent money laundering and stop secret companies from masking corruption.

Source: transparency.org – Corruption Perceptions Index 2014: RESULTS

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