Corruption Perceptions Index facts for kids
The Corruption Perceptions Index is like a report card that shows how much people think there is corruption in different countries. Corruption means when people in power, like government officials, use their position for selfish reasons, often by taking bribes or doing unfair things.
This index is put together by an organization called Transparency International. They gather information from experts and business people around the world to create a score for each country. A higher score means a country is seen as less corrupt, while a lower score means it's seen as more corrupt.
For many years, Denmark has often been seen as one of the least corrupt countries. On the other hand, Somalia has often been seen as one of the most corrupt.
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What is the Corruption Perceptions Index?
The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) helps us understand how much people believe corruption exists in a country's public sector. The public sector includes things like the government, police, and other public services.
The index gives each country a score from 0 to 100.
- A score of 100 means a country is seen as very clean and free from corruption.
- A score of 0 means a country is seen as highly corrupt.
Transparency International has been publishing this index every year since 1995. It's a useful tool for governments, businesses, and regular people to see where corruption is a big problem and where things are working well.
Countries with Low Corruption
Some countries are consistently seen as having very low levels of corruption. This often means their governments are more open and fair. Here's a look at which countries have been ranked as the least corrupt over the years:
| Year | Nation |
|---|---|
| 2013 |  Denmark New Zealand |
| 2012 | Denmark Finland New Zealand |
| 2011 | New Zealand |
| 2010 | Denmark |
| 2009 | New Zealand |
| 2008 | Denmark |
| 2007 | Denmark |
| 2006 | Finland |
| 2005 |  Iceland |
| 2004 | Finland |
| 2003 | Finland |
| 2002 | Finland |
| 2001 | Finland |
| 2000 | Finland |
| 1999 | Denmark |
| 1998 | Denmark |
* The nation in bold is the nation that has been ranked as least corrupt the most times.
Countries like Denmark, New Zealand, and Finland often appear at the top of the list. This suggests they have strong systems in place to prevent corruption.
Countries with High Corruption
On the other end of the scale are countries where corruption is seen as a very big problem. This can make it harder for people to trust their government and for businesses to operate fairly. Here are the countries that have been ranked as the most corrupt:
| Year | Nation |
|---|---|
| 2013 |  Afghanistan North Korea Somalia |
| 2012 | Afghanistan North Korea Somalia |
| 2011 | Somalia |
| 2010 | Somalia |
| 2009 | Somalia |
| 2008 | Somalia |
| 2007 | Somalia |
| 2006 |  Haiti |
| 2005 |  Chad |
| 2004 | Haiti |
| 2003 |  Bangladesh |
| 2002 | Bangladesh |
| 2001 | Bangladesh |
| 2000 |  Nigeria |
| 1999 |  Cameroon |
| 1998 | Cameroon |
* The nation in bold is the nation that has been ranked as most corrupt the most times.
Somalia has frequently been at the bottom of the list. This often points to challenges like weak governments, conflicts, or a lack of strong laws to fight corruption.
See also
In Spanish: Índice de percepción de corrupción para niños
