Most and Least Corrupt Countries in the World (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
Corruption undermines development, trust, and economic growth. Here are the 25 countries with the weakest corruption control in 2023, according to the World Bank Governance Indicators.
South Sudan leads with control of corruption of -1.97.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks #2 at -1.75.
Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks #3 at -1.73.
Venezuela, RB ranks #4 at -1.69.
Yemen, Rep. ranks #5 at -1.65.
Bottom 25 Countries by Control of Corruption
| # | Country | Control of Corruption | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  South Sudan | -1.97 | 2023 |
| 2 |  Syrian Arab Republic | -1.75 | 2023 |
| 3 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | -1.73 | 2023 |
| 4 |  Venezuela, RB | -1.69 | 2023 |
| 5 |  Yemen, Rep. | -1.65 | 2023 |
| 6 |  Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | -1.58 | 2023 |
| 7 |  Equatorial Guinea | -1.57 | 2023 |
| 8 |  Burundi | -1.56 | 2023 |
| 9 |  Libya | -1.53 | 2023 |
| 10 |  Sudan | -1.5 | 2023 |
| 11 |  Chad | -1.48 | 2023 |
| 12 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | -1.48 | 2023 |
| 13 |  Eritrea | -1.48 | 2023 |
| 14 |  Haiti | -1.44 | 2023 |
| 15 |  Turkmenistan | -1.42 | 2023 |
| 16 |  Nicaragua | -1.39 | 2023 |
| 17 |  Tajikistan | -1.38 | 2023 |
| 18 |  Congo, Rep. | -1.35 | 2023 |
| 19 |  Iraq | -1.32 | 2023 |
| 20 |  Central African Republic | -1.31 | 2023 |
| 21 |  Cambodia | -1.3 | 2023 |
| 22 |  Zimbabwe | -1.26 | 2023 |
| 23 |  Iran, Islamic Rep. | -1.23 | 2023 |
| 24 |  Lebanon | -1.23 | 2023 |
| 25 |  Kyrgyz Republic | -1.22 | 2023 |
Data from 205 countries is available. View full rankings →
FAQ
What is the lowest control of corruption in 2023?
South Sudan has the lowest control of corruption at -1.97 in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the bottom 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.