North Korea vs Yemen: Corruption Perceptions Index (Transparency Internation)
North Korea
15
in 2024
Yemen
13
in 2024
North Korea rank
169th
Yemen rank
172nd
Corruption Perceptions Index (Transparency Internation) over time
- North Korea
- Yemen
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 15 against 13 in Yemen, a difference of 2.
That makes North Korea's figure about 1.2 times Yemen's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Yemen ahead.
North Korea ranks 169th and Yemen ranks 172nd of 179 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, North Korea averaged higher in 1 and Yemen in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.5 | 17.12 | 5.62 | Yemen |
| 2020s | 16.6 | 15.2 | 1.4 | North Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher corruption perceptions index, North Korea or Yemen?
- North Korea, at 15 against 13 in Yemen as of 2024.
- What is the difference in corruption perceptions index between North Korea and Yemen?
- 2, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Yemen?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2024.
- How do North Korea and Yemen rank globally for corruption perceptions index?
- North Korea ranks 169th and Yemen ranks 172nd 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.