For the fifth year in a row, Denmark has topped the list of the most transparent (least corrupt) countries in the world. Last year, Denmark shared the top spot with Finland and New Zealand, while this year Denmark stands alone at the top with a score of 90 out of 100, ahead of Finland and New Zealand (both 87), Norway (84), Singapore and Sweden (both 83).
The aforementioned index ranks countries based on the perceived level of corruption in their public sector. Somalia came in last place, preceded by Syria, South Sudan, Venezuela, and Yemen, while the United Arab Emirates topped the list of Arab countries and ranked 24th globally.
Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland and Luxembourg occupied the top ten positions.
Other notable countries included Australia (13th), Japan and the United Kingdom (both 18th), the United States (24th), South Korea (31st), China (65th), South Africa (72nd), India (85th), Brazil (94th), Indonesia (110th), and Russia (137th).
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