These are the 10 most corrupt countries in the world

There is corruption all over the world – also in many European nations. In our weekly ranking we show you the ten most corrupt countries in the world.

The so-called Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) identifies the most corrupt countries in the world every year. Nations that perform particularly poorly receive a low CPI value. Meanwhile, many European countries perform comparatively well and show only a low level of corruption.

The most corrupt countries in the world

For the index, independent experts compared 180 countries with regard to factors such as bribes, benefits and abuse of office. The result: The most corrupt countries in the world, which we would like to discuss below.

10th place: Zimbabwe

As a landlocked country in southern Africa, Zimbabwe is actually known for its impressive landscape and diverse fauna. But the country is also characterized by negative aspects such as political violence, economic chaos and, last but not least, the high level of corruption.

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