The Most Corrupt Countries in the World

Special Report

November 12, 2022 9:00 am

Last Updated: November 14, 2022 8:29 am

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25. Lebanon
> Corruption perceptions index: 24/100
> Total population: 6.83 million
> Region: Middle East & North Africa

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24. Zimbabwe
> Corruption perceptions index: 23/100
> Total population: 14.86 million
> Region: Sub-Saharan Africa

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23. Iraq
> Corruption perceptions index: 23/100
> Total population: 40.22 million
> Region: Middle East & North Africa

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22. Honduras
> Corruption perceptions index: 23/100
> Total population: 9.90 million
> Region: The Americas

21. Cambodia
> Corruption perceptions index: 23/100
> Total population: 16.72 million
> Region: Asia & the Pacific

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