Which are the top corrupt countries in the world in 2017
According to Transparency International, a nonprofit organization, no one have a clean chit in corruption indexing. About 67% countries fall below the mid-point of corruption indexing 0 to 100 (highly corrupt – very clean). We have a list of most corrupt countries in the world.
“In too many countries, people are deprived of their most basic needs and go to bed hungry every night because of corruption, while the powerful and corrupt enjoy lavish lifestyles with impunity.”
– José Ugaz, Chair of Transparency International
List of most corrupt countries in the world in 2017:
10- Venezuela
Venezuela comes at 10th number in the list of most corrupt countries in the world in 2017. This corruption is due to the much involvement of Venezuela in drug trafficking, with Colombian cocaine and other drugs transiting Venezuela towards the Europe and US. It covers 916,445 km2 area. Its population is about 31.416 million in 2016. Most of the people are Spanish speakers and spend money in Bolivar Fuerte.
9- Guinea-Bissau:
Guinea-Bissau comes at the ninth number in the list of most corrupt countries in the world in 2017. The main cause of corruption is the illegal trade of drugs. This country considered the hub of illegal trade of drug. It covers almost 36,125 km2 area with an estimated population is about 1,693,398 in 2014. The currency is West African CFA franc, and the official language is Portuguese. You may also like to read Top 10 poorest countries in the world.
8- Afghanistan
Afghanistan is on 8th number in corruption indexing due to fraudulent loans. Corruption is the third biggest problem after the insecurity and unemployment. Its area is almost 652,864 km2, and the population is about 33,332,025 in 2016. It comes at the 42nd number in the list of most populous countries. The currency used in Afghanistan is Afghani (AFN), and the official language is Pashto and Dari.
7- Libya
In corruption indexing, Libya comes at 7th number. The cause of corruption is Bribery and Favoritism. The population of Libya is about 6.202 million and the area covered is 1,759,541 km2. The currency of Libya is Libyan dinar(LYD), and the official language is Arabic.
6- Sudan
Sudan is on 6th number in the list of most corrupt countries. The main cause of corruption is financial and political corruption, nepotism, and misuse of power. The population of Sudan is about 4 0,235,000 and the area covered is 1,886,068 km2. The currency is Sudanese pound (SDG), and the official language is Arabic and English.
5- Yemen
Yemen is the fifth number in the list of most corrupt countries. Absent any “system of control and accountability,” is the cause of corruption. Total area is 528,076 km2 and the population is about 25,408,000 in 2013. The currency is Yemeni Rial (YER), and the official language is Arabic. You may also like to read article about poorest countries in the world,
4- Syria
Syria is the fourth number in the list of most corrupt countries. Corruption caused in Syria is: business elite were complicit in terrorist financing. The total area is 185,180km2, and the population is about 17.065.854 in 2014. The currency is Syrian pound (SYP), and the official language is Arabic. Continue reading the, Which are the top corrupt countries in the world in 2017 ?
3- North Korea
In corruption indexing, North Korea comes at the 3rd number. Bribery, deviation of materials, selling resources and land, securing funds and squandering money for private use by organizations under his control becomes the cause. Total area is 120,540km2 and the population is about 24,895,000 in 2013. The currency is North Korean won (₩) (KPW), and the official language is Korean.
2- South Sudan
South Sudan is at second number in the list of corruption indexing. The main cause of corruption is Political corruption such as Bribery, Economics, Electoral fraud and slush fund, etc. Total area is 619,745 km2 and the population is about 12,340,000 in 2015. The currency is South Sudanese pound (SSP), and the official language is English. Continue reading the, Which are the top corrupt countries in the world in 2017 ?
1- Somalia
Somalia makes some improvement in the last year but still the most corrupt country in the list of most corrupted countries. The main source is the political corruption. Its total area is 637,657 km2, and the population is 12,316,895. The currency of Somalia is Somali Shilling (SOS), and the official language is Somali and Arabic. Share with the other people that Which are the top corrupt countries in the world in 2017 ?