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Corruption Perception Index of New Zealand (2010 - 2020)

  • New Zealand scored 88 on the corruption perception index in 2020, an increase of one point compared to the previous year 
  • Denmark, Finland, Singapore, Sweden, and Switzerland are among the few countries with the lowest levels of corruption worldwide  
  • The political and economic environment, professional ethics and morality, customs, tradition, and demographics, are among the major factors that impact corruption levels in a country 

 

Overview of New Zealand Corruption Perception Index 

New Zealand's score on the 2020 Corruption Perceptions Index stood at 88, an increase of one point compared to the previous year (2019). New Zealand's view of corruption declined by 5 points between 2010 and 2020. 

In terms of how other countries are seen to be dealing with corruption, New Zealand performs better than average. From a high of 93 in 2010 to a low of 88 in 2020, New Zealand's index rating declined.  

New Zealand is ranked first, tied with Denmark, in the 2020 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which was announced by the international anti-corruption group Transparency International. New Zealand has competed with Denmark for the past nine years, and the public's confidence in the government's reaction is based on a high degree of transparency.  

Outlook on Corruption Perception Index 

The Corruption Perception Index (CPI) ranks countries annually according to the corruption levels as seen by risk analysts, entrepreneurs, and normal citizens. Ratings range from 0 to 100, with 100 signifying behavior that is impressively free from corruption and 0 signifying severely corrupt behavior. 

One of the largest groups of nations with the lowest levels of corruption worldwide is Denmark, followed by Finland, Singapore, Sweden, and Switzerland. Denmark had the highest score of 88 out of 100, followed by Finland, Switzerland, Singapore, and Sweden with a score of 85 in 2020. Somalia and South Sudan, both of which received a score of 12 out of 100 in 2020, are among the nations with the highest levels of corruption worldwide. 

Key Factors Affecting the Corruption Perception Index 

Political and Economic Environment:  

The corruption phenomenon is greatly influenced by the political and economic environment, which is also impacted by monetary policy. 

Level of GDP: 

The prevalence of corruption is shown to be higher in countries with relatively low GDP per capita levels. Other than that, early developing countries frequently have lower ratings for corruption. 

Country Size: 

Large geographic areas and low population densities make nations more susceptible to corruption since it is challenging to monitor public officials in scattered areas. 

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