10 Most Corrupt Countries in the World

3. Laos:

Ranking third on the list is Laos. It is a single-party socialist republic and is a member of the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The Corruption Index in Laos is 87.8, while the Public Perception of Corruption is 7.8 and Corruption of the Press is rated 8.5. The Political Rights Corruption is rated 10, Civil Liberties Corruption is rated 8.6 and Business Disclosure Opacity is rated 9.

4. Afghanistan

Afghanistan ranks fourth on the list. It is one of the poorest countries in the world, and the last few decades of war have gravely disrupted its mainly agricultural economy. Moreover "transparent" is not an apt description of the general business culture of Afghanistan as corruption and collusion between government and business is believed to be commonplace. The businesses there negotiate a maze of bribes, taxes and murky government requirements.

The Corruption Index is 86.3. The Public Perception of Corruption is 8.5, Corruption of the Press is rated 7.5, Political Rights Corruption and Civil Liberties Corruption is 8.6 each. The Business Disclosure Opacity is rated 10.