Georgia ranks 22nd in world, 11th in Europe in Economist Intelligence Unit, World Bank 11-year anti-corruption improvement

Georgia has been recognised by the Economist Intelligence Unit and the World Bank for its progress in combating corruption among public officials, achieving a global ranking of 22nd and placing 11th in Europe, marking the country as a leader in 11 consecutive years of progress.

The country has surpassed all European Union candidate countries, NATO members, and 19 EU member states, earning a score of 75 percent on a 100 percent scale.

Georgia also stands alongside advanced countries such as Iceland, Ireland, Belgium, France, and the United States in the corruption control rankings.

Additionally, the country holds the leading position in the Caucasus and the Black Sea region, and is listed alongside Estonia in the post-Soviet space.

In 2012, Georgia’s score was 25 percent, ranking it 71st in the world and trailing behind Belarus.