Top 10 Most Corrupt Countries In The World 2016 [See Nigeria Rank]

According to usnews.com, the list of the 10 most corrupt countries were measured based on a survey of more than 16,000 people from four regions. This year 2016, Nigeria surprisingly ranked first on the list. The reasons giving for ranking Nigeria first on the list.

Nigeria, the most populated country in Africa, is perceived to be the most corrupt among 60 countries evaluated, according to data from the 2016 Best Countries rankings. The rankings are a characterization of 60 countries based on a survey of more than 16,000 people from four regions.

In the survey, respondents answered how closely they related each of the 60 countries to the term "corrupt." Respondents were given no further specifications of the term, so interpretation of the word "corrupt" was left to survey respondents.

Russia, seen as the second-most powerful country in the world, is also seen as the sixth most corrupt.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Colombia – a country synonymous with illegal drug kingpins like Pablo Escobar – gives Nigeria a run for its money as the second most corrupt country, based on perception.

Below are the 10 countries perceived to be the most corrupt, according to data from the 2016 Best Countries rankings.

Country Name	Corrupt Rank	Best Countries Overall Rank
Nigeria	1	57
Colombia	2	49
Iran	3	58
Pakistan	4	56
Mexico	5	27
Russia	6	24
Algeria	7	60
Egypt	8	39
Kazakhstan	9	55
Bolivia	10	54

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