Corruption is the embezzlement of public funds for personal gain. It also means attaining unfair advantages in government procurement and state appointments. Corruption leads to economic turmoil and under development in any country where such practices are rife. Western nations like the United States and other European nations are doing a greater job in this aspect. This can be attributed to proper governing structures and a constitution that stipulates tough penalties for anyone caught engaging in this vice. The third world countries are more prone to corruption because of poor state structures and low literacy levels among majority of the citizens. Those in power therefore take this opportunity to enrich themselves and their close friends. In this article I will rank the top 10 most corrupt countries in the world. Let’s begin the countdown.


10. South Sudan

This is the youngest country in the world having attained its independence as recently as 2011. It was all joy and cheers when they seceded from Sudan but all this was all short lived when the reality that they had a government to run and infrastructure to build set in. It lacked proper government structures and those in power took advantage of this to exploit the countries resources to their benefit. They acquired resources for themselves in the wrong way and therefore South Sudan makes it into the list of the top 10 most corrupt countries in the world. The common people suffered as a result and as we speak there is civil unrest in this young country as the people fight for the control of this country.


9. Eritrea

Eritrea is located just across the Red Sea bordering Djibouti to the right. This country had isolated itself from the rest of the world and it is only recently that it has opened its doors to the foreign world. This has led to increased commercial activities in the country because its shores act as transit for goods from other parts of the world. Corrupt government officials saw this as a chance to enrich themselves as many of Eritreans are new to Foreign trade. Eritrea is therefore one of the most corrupt countries in the world.


8. Libya

Libya was ruled by Colonel Muammar Gaddafi for over 40 years. He was ousted from power as a result of popular uprising and this created a power vacuum in this oil rich nation. The rebels took charge of the country and their first order of business was to enrich themselves. Revenues from oil production ended up in their pockets and the development of the nation took a back seat. The Libyans are still suffering up to date.

7. Venezuela

Most Corrupt Countries 2016 – Venezuela.

Venezuela ruled by the dictator Hugo Chavez, is position 7 among the top 10 most corrupt countries in the world. Chavez runs this country with an iron fist and he along with his cronies control the major sectors of the Venezuelan Economy. This is at the expense of the poor citizens who cannot even access clean water and proper roads.

6. Sudan

Omar Al Bashir came into power in 1989 via successful coup de tat and he has led Sudan ever since. He used his new found power and status to enrich himself and his cronies. Rebels are silenced through persecution and at the moment he is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the charges of Crimes against Humanity. Sudan has been plagued by civil wars for most part of the decade and he has used this chaos to remain in power. Despite its massive oil reserves, Sudan is ranked among the poorest countries in the world testament that there are no proper governing structures in place.

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