Corruption in New Zealand
The "Corruption Perceptions Index" for the public sector showed 13 points in New Zealand for 2022. The scale has a range from 0 to 100. The more corruption rises, the higher the number is. With this result New Zealand ranks 3rd. So, compared to other countries, it is better than average.Compared to the previous year, in 2022, the level of corruption slightly raised. In the long term, it has also risen significantly in the last few years.
The United States are in 24th place with a score of 31. The ranking is led by Denmark, with a value of 10. The sad last place is occupied by Somalia (88 points).
You can find the complete country comparison here: International Ranking of Corruption
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Corruption in New Zealand 2003 - 2022
The causes of corruption lie in part in political and cultural reasons. Ineffective law enforcement may further promote it. It is striking that it is regularly lower in democratically governed countries (form of government in New Zealand: Parliamentary democracy). Similarly, higher corruption occurs predominantly in low-income countries. In New Zealand, per capita income is 45,230 USD annually, which is extremely high by global standards. The high cost of living also indicates a prosperous country.
Development of the corruption index in New Zealand 2003 - 2022
| Year | New Zealand | Ø Australia | Ø worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13 | 19.0 | 57.0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 19.5 | 56.8 |
| 2020 | 12 | 17.5 | 56.7 |
| 2019 | 13 | 18.0 | 56.8 |
| 2018 | 13 | 18.0 | 56.9 |
| 2017 | 11 | 17.0 | 56.9 |
| 2016 | 10 | 15.5 | 57.1 |
| 2015 | 9 | 15.0 | 57.5 |
| 2014 | 9 | 14.5 | 56.8 |
| 2013 | 9 | 14.0 | 57.4 |
| 2012 | 10 | 12.5 | 56.8 |
| 2011 | 5 | 8.5 | 59.7 |
| 2010 | 7 | 10.0 | 59.9 |
| 2009 | 6 | 9.5 | 59.7 |
| 2008 | 7 | 10.0 | 59.8 |
| 2007 | 6 | 10.0 | 60.1 |
| 2006 | 4 | 8.5 | 59.1 |
| 2005 | 4 | 8.0 | 59.1 |
| 2004 | 4 | 8.0 | 58.3 |
| 2003 | 5 | 8.5 | 57.6 |
Note on the Corruption Perceptions Index
The data is determined annually by Transparency International. In 2022, the index was calculated for 180 countries from all continents. The original index shows the figures exactly the other way round and assigns higher values for lower corruption. So the official score for New Zealand is 87 points in 2022, which would actually make it an anti-corruption index because as the score increases, corruption decreases. These numbers have been inverted here for better comprehensibility and easier visual acquisition of the graphs. 
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