North Korea vs Nicaragua: Corruption Perceptions Index (Transparency Internation)
North Korea
15
in 2024
Nicaragua
14
in 2024
North Korea rank
169th
Nicaragua rank
171st
Corruption Perceptions Index (Transparency Internation) over time
- North Korea
- Nicaragua
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 15 against 14 in Nicaragua, a difference of 1.
That makes North Korea's figure about 1.1 times Nicaragua's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Nicaragua ahead.
North Korea ranks 169th and Nicaragua ranks 171st of 179 countries.
Nicaragua has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.5 | 26.38 | 14.88 | Nicaragua |
| 2020s | 16.6 | 18.4 | 1.8 | Nicaragua |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher corruption perceptions index, North Korea or Nicaragua?
- North Korea, at 15 against 14 in Nicaragua as of 2024.
- What is the difference in corruption perceptions index between North Korea and Nicaragua?
- 1, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Nicaragua?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2024.
- How do North Korea and Nicaragua rank globally for corruption perceptions index?
- North Korea ranks 169th and Nicaragua ranks 171st of 179 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Corruption Perceptions Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
A country’s score, from 0 (most corrupt) to 100 (least corrupt), that reflects the average of expert surveys on public sector corruption, including misuse of office and bribery.