Denmark is the world’s least corrupt country

For the seventh time in a row, Denmark ranks first among countries with the least amount of corruption in the public sector. Transparency International’s chairman says high quality of life is to thank.

Level of corruption in the public sector. Photo: Transparency International

Tristan Fender

Feb 11, 2025

Denmark has been ranked as the least corrupt country in the world by Transparency International, a non-profit organization dedicated to uncovering corruption. Transparency International published the result of their Perceptions Index (CPI) yesterday, ranking 180 countries based on perceived corruption levels in the public sector. While Denmark continues to score highly, its Nordic neighbors, Sweden and Norway, […]

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Level of corruption in the public sector. Photo: Transparency International

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