Least Corrupt Countries in the World (2026) (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
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Denmark leads with control of corruption of 2.38.
Finland ranks #2 at 2.22.
Norway ranks #3 at 2.11.
New Zealand ranks #4 at 2.08.
Singapore ranks #5 at 2.04.
Top 25 Countries by Control of Corruption
| # | Country | Control of Corruption | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Denmark | 2.38 | 2023 |
| 2 |  Finland | 2.22 | 2023 |
| 3 |  Norway | 2.11 | 2023 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 2.08 | 2023 |
| 5 |  Singapore | 2.04 | 2023 |
| 6 |  Sweden | 2.03 | 2023 |
| 7 |  Switzerland | 2.02 | 2023 |
| 8 |  Luxembourg | 1.93 | 2023 |
| 9 |  Netherlands | 1.87 | 2023 |
| 10 |  Australia | 1.78 | 2023 |
| 11 |  Liechtenstein | 1.71 | 2023 |
| 12 |  Canada | 1.67 | 2023 |
| 13 |  Germany | 1.66 | 2023 |
| 14 |  Seychelles | 1.63 | 2023 |
| 15 |  Hong Kong SAR, China | 1.63 | 2023 |
| 16 |  Ireland | 1.58 | 2023 |
| 17 |  Uruguay | 1.57 | 2023 |
| 18 |  Iceland | 1.55 | 2023 |
| 19 |  Estonia | 1.54 | 2023 |
| 20 |  Bhutan | 1.53 | 2023 |
| 21 |  United Kingdom | 1.48 | 2023 |
| 22 |  Japan | 1.4 | 2023 |
| 23 |  Barbados | 1.34 | 2023 |
| 24 |  Belgium | 1.34 | 2023 |
| 25 |  Brunei Darussalam | 1.28 | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest control of corruption in 2023?
Denmark has the highest control of corruption at 2.38 in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 205 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.