Corruption Perception Index of Germany
Germany received a score of 80 on the 2020 Corruption Perceptions Index, which is equal to the score from the year before (2019). Germany's corruption perception score rose by one point between 2010 and 2020.
When compared to other countries, Germany ranks better than average on the perception of corruption index. The index score for Germany has risen from a low of 79 in 2010 to a high of 80 in 2020.
Criminal law governs the battle against corruption in Germany to a large extent. Bribery, passive corruption, receiving perks, and accepting benefits are all illegal. There are not many preventative, corruption-specific regulatory requirements in the country. There are only standardized regulations to stop corruption in the public sector. Obligations in the healthcare and private sectors are mostly organizational. Germany promotes the implementation of and adherence to international standards against corruption by active engagement in the United Nations, to successfully combat cross-border corruption.
Outlook on Corruption Perception Index
Since 1995, the international non-governmental Transparency International organization has measured the Corruption Perception Indicator (CPI), a composite index, which tracks the degree of perceived corruption in the public sector by individuals and certain organizations. Results are rated from 0 to 100, with 0 denoting very corrupt behavior and 100 denoting behavior that is remarkably free from it.
Denmark, New Zealand, Finland, Singapore, Sweden, and Switzerland are some of the leading nations with the lowest levels of corruption globally. In 2020, Finland, Switzerland, Singapore, and Sweden came in second with a score of 85, while Denmark and New Zealand had the highest score of 88. With a score of 12 out of 100 in 2020, Somalia and South Sudan are among the nations with the highest levels of corruption in the world.
Determinants of Corruption Perception Index
Political and Economic Environment:
The monetary policy is influenced by the political and economic environment, which also has a significant impact on the corruption phenomenon.
Level of GDP:
It has been shown that countries with relatively low GDP per capita levels often have higher levels of corruption. Apart from that, early developing countries frequently have lower corruption rankings.
Country Size:
Countries with low population densities and broad geographic areas are more susceptible to corruption because it is challenging to police public officials in dispersed locations.
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