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Denmark once again celebrated as the world’s least corrupt country

For the fourth year in row, Denmark has topped Transparency Internationals Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), this year sharing the top ranking with Finland and New Zealand. 
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International reports and rankings often highlights Denmark as one of the best countries in the world to run a business in. This newest ranking confirms that Denmark has something to offer to foreign companies or investors looking for an attractive place to establish their activities.
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"I am thrilled that Denmark has topped the CPI again. Corruption is a serious hindrance for companies looking to establish a business in foreign countries. This ranking recognises the transparency of the Danish public sector and business environment and underscores once more the ease of doing business in Denmark"
Anne Hougaard Jensen Director at Invest in Denmark

CPI is a yearly ranking measuring corruption in the public sector. Denmark’s string of top rankings happens amid a decade of stagnation or even backsliding in international and European corruption.

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2021 Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking

The CPI ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption on a scale of zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).

1 Denmark (88)

1 Finland (88)

1 New Zealand (88)

4 Norway (85)

4 Singapore (85)

4 Sweden (85)

7 Switzerland (84)

8 Netherlands (82)

9 Luxemburg (81)

10 Germany (80)

For the full list and more information, see here.

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