Top 10 Least Corrupted Countries in the World


Corruption has a diminishing affect over a country’s economy and growth. The corruption rate of a country exhibits it’s many traits like social security, crime rates, living standards, etc. While corruption rates are high in some countries, there are others where the law has a strong grip over the lawbreakers and the money seekers. Almost everyone is familiar with the economic crisis in Greece where corruption amongst the politicians played an effective role in the country’s economic downfall. Here is a list of the top 10 countries with the least corruption rates.

10. Luxembourg

Luxembourg has a unitary parliamentary system with a constitutional monarchy. The country’s  government is highly concerned about the implementation of anti-corruption laws. The administration within judiciary is also very transparent in this country. Luxembourg also has the lowest corruption rate in the European Union. Luxembourg is also known to have the highest average salary in the world.
Luxembourg - ESIS International

9. Canada

What makes Canada one of the least corrupt countries in the world is its open and democratic parliamentary system. Apart from that, Canada is also known for high quality life, educational system and government transparency.
Canada - ESIS International

8. The Netherlands

The Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy with a unitary parliamentary system. To keep the corruption level as low as possible, the Dutch government follows a transparent judiciary system and effective anti-corruption programs. The current head of the state is King Willem Alexander. The King holds the duty of appointing the Mayors and Politicians to the government.
Netherlands - ESIS International

7. Singapore

Singapore is the seventh least corrupt country in the world. The country has a unitary parliamentary system with Westminster system. The powerful judicial system in Singapore is globally known for its legitimacy and impartiality in law. There is special agency called CPIB ( Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau ) in Singapore to investigate and to take legal actions against corruption. The Singapore passport is ranked the most powerful in the world.
Singapore ESIS International

6. Norway

Norway is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system. The monarchy is the head of the state and the government lead by the prime minister. Norway also has a strict and efficient anti-corruption legislation. It helps to maintains the high standard within the public sector of Norway. The judiciary of Norway is completely independent from the executive and legislature branches. Norway has the fifth highest average salary in the world.
Norway ESIS International

5. Switzerland

Switzerland has a federal directional democratic republic system for its government. The citizens of Switzerland have the right to influence the activities of government through proper referendum. This direct democracy makes Swiss government as one of most stable democratic systems in the world. The country also has a strong legal framework and effective anti-corruption laws. It helps the Swiss government to maintain a much clean system within their public sector. Switzerland also has the third highest average salary in the world.
Switzerland ESIS International

4. Sweden

Sweden is a parliamentary democratic with a constitutional monarchy. The government system of Sweden is transparent and stable. There is also an efficient anti-corruption unit in Sweden to investigate and prosecute people who are found guilty of corruption. This country is also globally known for its high quality life, equality, human development, education and health.
stockholm - Sweden travel

3. Finland

Finland is a parliamentary republic and the Prime Minister is the head of the government. The government of Finland maintains a transparent mechanism and efficient integrity system. The political leaders in Finland have a strong commitment against corruption.  The independent judiciary and strong legal framework also lower the chances of different forms of corruption in the country.
Finland Helsinki

2. Denmark

Denmark has a unitary parliamentary system with constitutional monarchy. Transparent mechanism, integrity, independent judiciary, civic activism and social trust are the factors that make Denmark as one of the most transparent country in the world. The Danish penal code also forbids all forms of bribery in the country. The administrative corruption, business corruption and other form of corruption are very rare in Denmark.
Denmark - ESIS International

1. New Zealand

New Zealand is the least corrupt country in the world. New Zealand has a parliamentary system with a constitutional monarchy. Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state of New Zealand. The New Zealand government follows the Westminster model. The judiciary of New Zealand is completely independent from the executive branch and the legislature. This helps the judiciary of New Zealand to maintain the accountability and impartiality.
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