Economic Analysis – Baghdad
Iraq has been positioned at 140th globally in transparency, while ranking eighth among Arab nations in corruption, as projected for 2024 out of a total of 180 countries evaluated.
A recent report highlights the Corruption Perceptions Index, which assesses corruption levels in the public sector of 180 countries and regions worldwide. This index rates countries on a scale from 0 (indicating high corruption) to 100 (indicating low corruption).
Denmark leads the index with a score of 90, followed closely by Finland at 88 points, Singapore at 84 points, and New Zealand with 83 points. Luxembourg rounds out the top five with a score of 81.
In the context of the report, Iraq’s score is noted at 26 points, a decline of three points from 2023. This positions Iraq statically behind Somalia, Syria, Sudan, Yemen, Libya, Eritrea, and Lebanon as the most corrupt Arab countries.
In contrast, the United Arab Emirates ranks highest in the Arab world, occupying the 68th position globally in transparency. It is followed by Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain.
Countries that received the lowest scores include South Sudan, Somalia, Venezuela, Syria, and Yemen, reflecting significant challenges in governance and integrity.
The organization responsible for this index publishes an annual report evaluating countries on a scale from zero to 100. This assessment is derived from data collected from 13 international entities, including the World Bank and the World Economic Forum.
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