It would appear that throughout history, countries have been plagued by corruption and they still are today. Although all countries today can witness corruption in one form or another, it is only fair to say, that some countries are subject to a lot more corruption than others.
Here is a list of which are considered to be the top 10 least corrupt countries in the world today:
10
Netherlands
- Location: Europe.
- Population: 17 Million.
- GDP per capita: 25,759
The Netherlands are known for their social tolerance but it also has a judiciary that is independent which means it needs to show no bias and that could be an example that the rest of the world could follow.
9
Canada
- Location: North America.
- Population: 35 Million.
- GDP per capita: 28,731
The government of Canada has been very progressive in its suppression of corruption and so the Canadian people can enjoy their liberty and freedoms.
8
Norway
- Location: Europe.
- Population: 5 Million.
- GDP per capita: 32,057
Norway is known for its training on the consequences of corruption, to all its officers and officials and the military has pledged to fight corruption where it may appear.
7
Australia
- Location: Australasia.
- Population: 23 Million.
- GDP per capita: 27,193
The Australian government set up an anti corruption body, the Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC). The job of this commission is to uphold the integrity of the public sector and to see that all officials bide by the rules.
6
Switzerland
- Location: Europe.
- Population: 8 Million.
- GDP per capita: 28,209
As having one of the oldest constitutions in the world, Switzerland prides itself on its high level of anti-corruption and takes the crimes of bribery and corruption very seriously.
5
Singapore
- Location: Asia.
- Population: 5.3 Million.
- GDP per capita: 28,644
To avoid corruption Singapore pays its local political leaders well and upholds the rights of the people to have freedom of speech whilst maintaining an effective justice system.
4
Sweden
- Location: Europe.
- Population: 9.5 Million.
- GDP per capita: 24,628
Transparency is the key to Sweden’s lack of corruption as the government made it legal for anybody to look at a public official’s expense claims.
3
New Zealand
- Location: Australasia.
- Population: 4.5 Million.
- GDP per capita: 20,008
New Zealand is proud of its anti-corruption record and has even brought in rules where, as long as it is to prevent corruption, certain laws may be broken.
2
Finland
- Location: Europe.
- Population: 5.5 Million.
- GDP per capita: 24,416
Finland has had a consistently good record of anti-corruption and this, to the most part, is due to transparency. People are encouraged to notice what their officials are doing and the officials are encouraged on the importance of disclosure.
1
Denmark
- Location: Europe.
- Population: 5.6 Million.
- GDP per capita: 28,539
Denmark takes humanity and honesty seriously and maintains strict codes of ethics, not just in the public sector but also in the business sector. This has given the country a name for being an excellent place to do business. You can also check the Top 10 Most Dangerous Countries in 2013