SDG 16 Global Dashboard
Comprehensive intelligence on peace, justice, and strong institutions worldwide. Tracking 12 targets, 23 indicators across 195 countries with real-time data integration.
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Critical Alert: None of 23 SDG 16 Targets Are On Track
According to the 2025 UN Progress Report, 15% of SDG 16 targets are regressing. Conflict-related deaths rose 40% in 2024, with 123.2 million people forcibly displaced globally.
5.2
Global Homicide Rate (per 100,000)
Declined from 5.9 in 2015 • Target: 2.95 by 2030
123.2M
Forcibly Displaced People
All-time high as of 2024 • UNHCR verified
43
Global Corruption Perceptions Index
Scale 0-100 (100 = very clean) • 2024 data
33%
Unsentenced Detainees Globally
3.5 million of 11.5 million prisoners • UNODC
48,384
Conflict-Related Deaths (2024)
502
Human Rights Defenders Killed (2024)
82
Journalists Killed (2024)
140
Countries with Access to Information Laws
| Target |
Description |
Key Indicator |
Progress |
Status |
| 16.1 |
Significantly reduce all forms of violence |
Homicide rate: 5.2/100k |
|
Insufficient |
| 16.2 |
End abuse, exploitation, trafficking of children |
1.6B children face violent punishment |
|
Off Track |
| 16.3 |
Promote rule of law, equal access to justice |
33% unsentenced detainees |
|
Moderate |
| 16.4 |
Reduce illicit financial and arms flows |
45% firearms successfully traced |
|
Off Track |
| 16.5 |
Substantially reduce corruption and bribery |
19% bribery prevalence |
|
Regressing |
| 16.6 |
Develop effective, accountable institutions |
Budget reliability declining |
|
Moderate |
| 16.7 |
Ensure responsive, inclusive decision-making |
Women: 26.9% parliament seats |
|
Moderate |
| 16.8 |
Strengthen developing country participation |
IMF voting rights: 5.4% |
|
Off Track |
| 16.9 |
Provide legal identity for all |
850M lack official ID |
|
Moderate |
| 16.10 |
Ensure public access to information |
140 countries with FOI laws |
|
On Track |
| 16.A |
Strengthen national institutions |
89 countries with NHRI (Status A) |
|
Moderate |
| 16.B |
Promote non-discriminatory laws |
Rising discrimination reports |
|
Regressing |
Executive Summary
Comprehensive overview of SDG 16 progress, challenges, and strategic recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders.
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Key Finding: Critical Juncture for Peace and Justice
As of 2025, none of the 23 SDG 16 indicators are fully on track. The world faces a critical juncture where decisive action is needed to reverse troubling trends in violence, displacement, and institutional trust.
Key Achievements (2015-2025)
2024
Global Homicide Rate Declined 12%
From 5.9 to 5.2 per 100,000 population since 2015, though still short of 50% target reduction.
2024
140 Countries Adopted FOI Laws
Up from just 14 countries in 1990, representing major progress in access to information.
2024
89 Countries with Status-A NHRI
National Human Rights Institutions fully compliant with Paris Principles, up from 70 in 2015.
2023
Women's Parliamentary Representation: 26.9%
Steady increase in women's political participation globally.
Critical Challenges
⚠️ Conflict Deaths Surging
48,384 conflict-related deaths in 2024 - 40% increase from 2023. One life lost every 12 minutes.
⚠️ Record Displacement
123.2 million forcibly displaced - highest ever recorded, up 50% since 2020.
⚠️ Violence Against Women & Children
337% more children and 258% more women killed in 2023-2024 vs previous biennium.
⚠️ Corruption Stagnating
31 countries doing worse on corruption than a decade ago. 19% bribery prevalence globally.
Strategic Recommendations
🛡️ Strengthen Conflict Prevention
Invest in early warning systems, diplomatic mechanisms, and peacekeeping capacity to prevent conflicts before they escalate.
⚖️ Expand Access to Justice
Reduce pre-trial detention rates, strengthen legal aid systems, and implement alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
🏛️ Combat Corruption
Strengthen anti-corruption agencies, improve beneficial ownership transparency, and protect whistleblowers.
👥 Protect Human Rights Defenders
Enact protection mechanisms for journalists, activists, and civil society organizations facing threats.
📊 Improve Data Systems
Invest in national statistical capacity to track SDG 16 indicators with disaggregated data for vulnerable groups.
🤝 Foster Inclusive Governance
Increase representation of women, youth, and marginalized groups in decision-making processes.
SDG 16 Targets & Indicators
Complete framework of 12 targets and 23 official indicators for monitoring peace, justice, and institutional strength.
Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
Focus on reducing intentional homicides, conflict-related deaths, and improving perceptions of safety.
16.1.1
Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age
16.1.2
Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause
16.1.3
Proportion of population subjected to physical, psychological or sexual violence in previous 12 months
16.1.4
Proportion of population that feel safe walking alone around the area they live after dark
End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against children
Protect children from violence, trafficking, and harmful practices including child labor and child marriage.
16.2.1
Proportion of children aged 1-17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers
16.2.2
Number of victims of human trafficking per 100,000 population, by sex, age and form of exploitation
16.2.3
Proportion of young women and men aged 18-29 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18
Promote the rule of law and ensure equal access to justice for all
Ensure victims report crimes, reduce pre-trial detention, and provide dispute resolution mechanisms.
16.3.1
Proportion of victims of violence in previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities
16.3.2
Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population
16.3.3
Proportion of population who have experienced a dispute in past two years and accessed formal/informal dispute resolution
Significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows
Combat money laundering, strengthen recovery of stolen assets, and combat all forms of organized crime.
16.4.1
Total value of inward and outward illicit financial flows (in current USD)
16.4.2
Proportion of seized, found or surrendered arms whose illicit origin/context has been traced
Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms
Reduce bribery experienced by individuals and businesses through stronger anti-corruption measures.
16.5.1
Proportion of persons who had at least one contact with a public official and paid a bribe in previous 12 months
16.5.2
Proportion of businesses that had at least one contact with a public official and paid a bribe in previous 12 months
Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels
Improve government expenditure reliability and public satisfaction with service delivery.
16.6.1
Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector
16.6.2
Proportion of population satisfied with their last experience of public services
Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making
Increase representation of women, youth, and minorities in public institutions and decision-making bodies.
16.7.1
Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, by sex, age, disability status and population groups
16.7.2
Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive
Broaden and strengthen developing country participation in global governance
Increase developing country representation and voting rights in international institutions.
16.8.1
Proportion of members and voting rights of developing countries in international organizations
By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration
Ensure universal birth registration and legal identity documentation for all people.
16.9.1
Proportion of children under 5 years of age whose births have been registered with a civil authority
Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms
Protect journalists and civil society, ensure access to information laws are implemented.
16.10.1
Number of verified cases of killing, kidnapping, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture of journalists, media, trade unionists and human rights advocates
16.10.2
Number of countries that adopt and implement constitutional, statutory and/or policy guarantees for public access to information
Strengthen relevant national institutions
Build capacity to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime through international cooperation.
16.A.1
Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles
Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies
Ensure legal frameworks protect against discrimination and provide mechanisms for redress.
16.B.1
Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed based on a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law
Organization Database
Comprehensive directory of 248 organizations working on peace, justice, and institutional strengthening worldwide.
All Organizations
UN Agencies
NGOs
Research Institutes
Government Bodies
Crime Prevention
Drug Control
Anti-Corruption
Human Trafficking
Governance
SDG 16 Data
Policy Research
Human Rights
Discrimination
Treaty Bodies
Anti-Corruption
CPI Index
Advocacy
International Law
Dispute Resolution
Advisory Opinions
War Crimes
Genocide
Crimes Against Humanity
Parliamentary Democracy
Women MPs
Youth Participation
Democracy
Justice Reform
Human Rights
Press Freedom
Journalist Safety
16.10.1
Rule of Law Index
Access to Justice
Research
Global Peace Index
Positive Peace
Data Analytics
Conflict Prevention
Crisis Analysis
Policy Advice
Country Analysis
SDG 16 performance across 195 countries with detailed indicators, rankings, and trend analysis.
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Conflict-Affected States
| Rank |
Country |
SDG 16 Score |
Homicide Rate |
CPI Score |
Rule of Law |
Status |
| 1 |
🇩🇰 Denmark |
90.2 |
0.8 |
90 |
0.90 |
Leader |
| 2 |
🇫🇮 Finland |
89.8 |
1.2 |
87 |
0.88 |
Leader |
| 3 |
🇳🇴 Norway |
89.4 |
0.5 |
84 |
0.89 |
Leader |
| 4 |
🇸🇪 Sweden |
88.7 |
1.1 |
82 |
0.86 |
Leader |
| 5 |
🇳🇿 New Zealand |
88.2 |
0.7 |
85 |
0.83 |
Leader |
| 6 |
🇨🇭 Switzerland |
87.9 |
0.5 |
82 |
0.84 |
Leader |
| 7 |
🇱🇺 Luxembourg |
87.5 |
0.4 |
78 |
0.82 |
Leader |
| 8 |
🇦🇹 Austria |
86.8 |
0.9 |
74 |
0.81 |
Leader |
| 9 |
🇩🇪 Germany |
85.4 |
0.8 |
79 |
0.80 |
Strong |
| 10 |
🇳🇱 Netherlands |
85.1 |
0.6 |
79 |
0.79 |
Strong |
| 35 |
🇺🇸 United States |
72.4 |
6.3 |
69 |
0.72 |
Moderate |
| 65 |
🇧🇷 Brazil |
58.2 |
22.4 |
36 |
0.51 |
Challenges |
| 120 |
🇳🇬 Nigeria |
42.8 |
11.8 |
25 |
0.41 |
Serious |
| 165 |
🇦🇫 Afghanistan |
28.4 |
7.1 |
16 |
0.24 |
Critical |
Regional Analysis
Comprehensive SDG 16 performance analysis across 7 global regions with validated indicators from UNODC, World Bank, and UN Statistics Division.
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Conflict-Affected States
Regional Homicide Rates (per 100,000 population)
Rule of Law Index by Region
🌍 Africa (54 Countries)
Key Challenges: Sahel region instability (Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger), Great Lakes conflicts, Horn of Africa tensions, high youth unemployment fueling violence, weak judicial systems in post-colonial states.
Top Performers: Botswana (CPI: 60), Rwanda (CPI: 54), Mauritius (CPI: 50), Cabo Verde (CPI: 60), Seychelles (CPI: 52). Critical Needs: Somalia (CPI: 11), South Sudan (CPI: 13), Equatorial Guinea (CPI: 17).
🌎 Americas (35 Countries)
Key Challenges: Organized crime and gang violence (Central America, Mexico, Brazil), drug trafficking corridors, high femicide rates, prison overcrowding (avg. 150% capacity), political instability (Haiti, Venezuela).
Top Performers: Canada (CPI: 76), Uruguay (CPI: 74), Chile (CPI: 67), United States (CPI: 69), Costa Rica (CPI: 55). Critical Needs: Venezuela (CPI: 13), Haiti (CPI: 17), Nicaragua (CPI: 17).
🌏 Asia (48 Countries)
Key Challenges: Afghanistan instability, Myanmar civil conflict, South Asian ethnic tensions, North Korea human rights crisis, terrorism in Southeast Asia, authoritarian governance limiting civil liberties.
Top Performers: Singapore (CPI: 83), Japan (CPI: 73), Hong Kong (CPI: 75), South Korea (CPI: 63), Taiwan (CPI: 68). Critical Needs: Afghanistan (CPI: 16), North Korea (CPI: 17), Myanmar (CPI: 20).
🇪🇺 Europe (44 Countries)
Key Challenges: Ukraine-Russia conflict (largest European war since WWII), democratic backsliding in Hungary/Poland, organized crime in Balkans, terrorism threats, migration governance challenges.
Top Performers: Denmark (CPI: 90), Finland (CPI: 87), Sweden (CPI: 82), Norway (CPI: 84), Switzerland (CPI: 82). Emerging Concerns: Russia (CPI: 26), Belarus (CPI: 26), Hungary (CPI: 42).
🏜️ Middle East & North Africa (21 Countries)
Key Challenges: Syria/Yemen humanitarian crises, Israel-Palestine conflict, Libya instability, Iran-Saudi tensions, terrorism (ISIS remnants), refugee hosting burden (Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon).
Top Performers: UAE (CPI: 68), Qatar (CPI: 58), Israel (CPI: 62), Jordan (CPI: 46), Oman (CPI: 52). Critical Needs: Syria (CPI: 13), Yemen (CPI: 16), Libya (CPI: 18).
🌊 Oceania (14 Countries)
Key Challenges: Papua New Guinea tribal violence and weak state capacity, Pacific island climate vulnerability affecting governance, indigenous rights issues in Australia/NZ, limited judicial capacity in small island states.
Top Performers: New Zealand (CPI: 85), Australia (CPI: 75), Fiji (CPI: 53). Emerging Concerns: Papua New Guinea (CPI: 28), Solomon Islands (CPI: 43).
📊 Data Sources & Methodology
Homicide rates from UNODC Global Study on Homicide 2023; CPI scores from Transparency International 2024; Rule of Law Index from World Justice Project 2024; Conflict data from Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) and Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). Regional classifications follow UN Statistics Division M49 standard.
Conflict Zones Analysis
Real-time monitoring of 56 conflict-affected states with data from UCDP, ACLED, UNHCR, and humanitarian organizations.
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56
Conflict-Affected States
💀
48,384
Conflict Deaths (2024)
👥
123.2M
Forcibly Displaced
Conflict Intensity by Type (2024)
Conflict Deaths Trend (2015-2024)
🔴 High-Intensity Conflicts (1,000+ Battle Deaths/Year)
| Country/Region |
Conflict Type |
Est. Deaths (2024) |
Displaced |
Duration |
Parties Involved |
Status |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
Interstate War |
~31,000 |
6.5M internal + 6.4M refugees |
2022-present (3 yrs) |
Ukraine vs Russia |
Active War |
| 🇸🇩 Sudan |
Civil War |
~15,000 |
10.7M displaced |
2023-present (2 yrs) |
SAF vs RSF |
Escalating |
| 🇾🇪 Yemen |
Civil War |
~2,500 |
4.5M displaced |
2014-present (10 yrs) |
Houthis vs Coalition |
Ceasefire Fragile |
| 🇲🇲 Myanmar |
Civil War |
~8,000 |
2.7M displaced |
2021-present (4 yrs) |
Military vs Resistance |
Intensifying |
| 🇸🇾 Syria |
Civil War |
~3,500 |
7.2M internal + 5.4M refugees |
2011-present (14 yrs) |
Multiple factions |
Frozen |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
Internal Conflict |
~2,000 |
3.5M displaced |
2020-present (5 yrs) |
Federal vs Regional |
Peace Process |
| 🇵🇸 Palestine/Israel |
Interstate/Territorial |
~40,000+ |
1.9M displaced in Gaza |
Ongoing (2023 escalation) |
Israel vs Hamas |
Active War |
🟠 Medium-Intensity Conflicts (100-999 Battle Deaths/Year)
| Country |
Conflict Type |
Est. Deaths |
Primary Actors |
Status |
| 🇦🇫 Afghanistan |
Internal/Terrorism |
~800 |
Taliban vs ISIS-K, Resistance |
Unstable |
| 🇲🇱 Mali |
Insurgency |
~1,200 |
Military vs Jihadists, Tuareg |
Deteriorating |
| 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso |
Insurgency |
~1,800 |
Military vs JNIM, ISGS |
Worsening |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
Multiple |
~2,500 |
Boko Haram, Bandits, Biafra |
Complex |
| 🇨🇩 DR Congo |
Civil/Regional |
~1,500 |
M23, ADF, Multiple militias |
Volatile |
| 🇸🇴 Somalia |
Insurgency |
~1,100 |
Government vs Al-Shabaab |
AMISOM Support |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
Terrorism |
~600 |
TTP, Baloch separatists |
Persistent |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Internal |
~400 |
ELN, FARC dissidents, Cartels |
Peace Talks |
📊 Peacekeeping Operations (Current)
MINUSMA → MINUSCA (CAR)
🇺🇳 UN | 17,000 Personnel
Central African Republic stabilization, protecting civilians, supporting political process.
$1.1B Budget
MONUSCO (DRC)
🇺🇳 UN | 14,000 Personnel
DR Congo stabilization, combating armed groups, protecting civilians in eastern regions.
$1.0B Budget
UNMISS (South Sudan)
🇺🇳 UN | 17,000 Personnel
South Sudan protection of civilians, human rights monitoring, peace agreement implementation.
$1.2B Budget
UNIFIL (Lebanon)
🇺🇳 UN | 10,500 Personnel
Southern Lebanon monitoring, supporting LAF, maintaining ceasefire along Blue Line.
$500M Budget
MINURSO (Western Sahara)
🇺🇳 UN | 230 Personnel
Ceasefire monitoring between Morocco and Polisario Front since 1991.
$60M Budget
UNDOF (Golan)
🇺🇳 UN | 1,250 Personnel
Golan Heights monitoring between Israel and Syria since 1974.
$70M Budget
⚠️ 2024 Conflict Trends
Conflict deaths increased 40% year-over-year, driven primarily by Ukraine, Sudan, and Gaza. 56 countries experienced organized violence in 2024. Displaced population reached all-time high of 123.2 million (UNHCR). Anti-government movements increased 23% globally. Foreign military interventions in 14 active conflicts.
📊 Data Sources
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) for battle-related deaths; Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) for event tracking; UNHCR Global Trends 2024 for displacement; UN DPKO for peacekeeping data. Death estimates are conservative figures from verified incidents.
Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2024
Comprehensive corruption analysis based on Transparency International CPI 2024, covering 180 countries with validated scores from 13 independent data sources.
CPI Score Distribution by Region
CPI Score Categories
🏆 Top 25 Least Corrupt Countries (CPI 2024)
| Rank |
Country |
CPI Score |
Change |
Region |
Key Factors |
| 1 | 🇩🇰 Denmark | 90 | → 0 | Europe | Strong rule of law, transparency, independent judiciary |
| 2 | 🇫🇮 Finland | 87 | ↓ 1 | Europe | Open government, free press, public trust |
| 3 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 85 | ↓ 2 | Oceania | Transparent governance, low bureaucracy |
| 4 | 🇳🇴 Norway | 84 | → 0 | Europe | Wealth fund transparency, press freedom |
| 4 | 🇸🇬 Singapore | 83 | → 0 | Asia | Strict enforcement, efficient bureaucracy |
| 6 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | 82 | ↓ 1 | Europe | Open government tradition, strong institutions |
| 6 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 82 | → 0 | Europe | Direct democracy, banking oversight reforms |
| 8 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 79 | ↓ 1 | Europe | Independent judiciary, whistleblower protection |
| 9 | 🇩🇪 Germany | 78 | → 0 | Europe | Federal oversight, compliance culture |
| 9 | 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | 78 | ↓ 2 | Europe | Financial transparency reforms |
| 11 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | 77 | → 0 | Europe | Anti-corruption agency, corporate governance |
| 12 | 🇪🇪 Estonia | 76 | ↑ 2 | Europe | E-governance, digital transparency |
| 12 | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 76 | ↓ 2 | Europe | Anti-bribery act, beneficial ownership registry |
| 14 | 🇦🇺 Australia | 75 | ↓ 2 | Oceania | Federal ICAC discussions, state commissions |
| 14 | 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | 75 | → 0 | Asia | ICAC enforcement legacy |
| 16 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | 73 | → 0 | Europe | EU compliance, public procurement reforms |
| 16 | 🇯🇵 Japan | 73 | ↓ 1 | Asia | Corporate governance reforms post-scandals |
| 18 | 🇨🇦 Canada | 72 | ↓ 2 | Americas | Federal ethics commissioner, lobbying registry |
| 18 | 🇦🇹 Austria | 71 | → 0 | Europe | Anti-corruption prosecutor reforms |
| 20 | 🇺🇸 United States | 69 | ↓ 1 | Americas | FCPA enforcement, state variations |
🚨 Bottom 25 Most Corrupt Countries (CPI 2024)
| Rank |
Country |
CPI Score |
Region |
Primary Issues |
| 180 | 🇸🇴 Somalia | 11 | Africa | State failure, Al-Shabaab, aid diversion |
| 179 | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | 13 | Americas | Authoritarian regime, oil sector kleptocracy |
| 179 | 🇸🇾 Syria | 13 | MENA | Civil war, sanctions evasion, reconstruction fraud |
| 177 | 🇸🇸 South Sudan | 13 | Africa | Oil revenue theft, civil conflict |
| 176 | 🇾🇪 Yemen | 16 | MENA | Civil war, divided governance, aid diversion |
| 175 | 🇰🇵 North Korea | 17 | Asia | Total state control, sanctions evasion |
| 175 | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | 17 | Americas | Authoritarian consolidation, press suppression |
| 175 | 🇭🇹 Haiti | 17 | Americas | Gang control, state collapse, aid theft |
| 172 | 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea | 17 | Africa | Oil wealth concentration, Obiang family |
| 172 | 🇱🇾 Libya | 18 | MENA | Divided government, militia control of resources |
| 170 | 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan | 18 | Asia | Cult of personality, gas revenue opacity |
| 170 | 🇪🇷 Eritrea | 19 | Africa | Totalitarian state, no elections since 1993 |
| 168 | 🇨🇩 DR Congo | 20 | Africa | Mining sector corruption, armed groups |
| 168 | 🇲🇲 Myanmar | 20 | Asia | Military junta, jade/timber trafficking |
| 166 | 🇧🇮 Burundi | 20 | Africa | Authoritarian rule, press suppression |
📈 Biggest Improvers (5-Year Change)
🇦🇲 Armenia
+12
35→47 | Anti-corruption reforms post-2018 revolution
🇲🇩 Moldova
+9
32→42 | EU accession efforts, justice reforms
🇦🇴 Angola
+8
19→33 | Post-dos Santos asset recovery
🇪🇪 Estonia
+8
71→76 | E-governance expansion
📉 Biggest Decliners (5-Year Change)
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
-8
19→16 | Taliban takeover, aid collapse
🇲🇲 Myanmar
-8
28→20 | Military coup, civil war
🇸🇩 Sudan
-6
16→22 | Civil war, institutional collapse
🇬🇧 UK
-5
81→76 | Partygate, lobbying scandals
🔍 Corruption Sector Analysis (Global)
🏥 Healthcare
$455B
Annual losses to fraud/corruption (WHO estimate)
🏗️ Construction
$340B
Annual bribery in public contracts globally
⛏️ Extractives
$140B
Lost to corruption in mining/oil annually
🏛️ Public Procurement
25%
Avg. cost inflation from corruption (OECD)
💡 Anti-Corruption Progress Indicators
Countries with anti-bribery laws
175/195
UNCAC signatory states
190
Countries with FOI laws
140
Beneficial ownership registries
78
Countries with asset recovery units
95
📊 Data Sources & Methodology
CPI scores from Transparency International 2024 report, aggregating 13 data sources including World Bank CPIA, Economist Intelligence Unit, World Economic Forum, PRS International, and expert surveys. Scores range 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). Sector loss estimates from World Bank, OECD, and WHO. Bribery rate from TI Global Corruption Barometer 2024.
Case Studies
Success stories and lessons learned from SDG 16 implementation worldwide.
🇷🇼
Rwanda's Gacaca Courts: Traditional Justice at Scale
📍 Rwanda
📅 2002-2012
🎯 Target 16.3
Community-based transitional justice system that processed over 1.9 million cases following the 1994 genocide, combining traditional dispute resolution with formal justice processes.
Key Outcomes:
✓
1.9 million cases processed in 10 years
✓
65% conviction rate with community reconciliation
✓
Cleared 100-year backlog estimated for conventional courts
🇬🇪
Georgia's Anti-Corruption Transformation
📍 Georgia
📅 2003-2012
🎯 Target 16.5
Comprehensive anti-corruption reforms including police restructuring, zero-tolerance policies, and e-governance systems that transformed one of the world's most corrupt countries.
Key Outcomes:
✓
CPI score improved from 18 to 52 (2003-2012)
✓
Police trust increased from 5% to 87%
✓
Bribery prevalence dropped from 78% to 4%
🇨🇴
Colombia's Peace Process & Transitional Justice
📍 Colombia
📅 2016-Present
🎯 Targets 16.1, 16.3
Comprehensive peace agreement with FARC establishing Special Jurisdiction for Peace, truth commission, and victim reparations after 52 years of armed conflict.
Key Outcomes:
✓
Homicide rate decreased 33% (2016-2023)
✓
13,000+ ex-combatants in reintegration programs
✓
9.5 million victims registered for reparations
🇪🇪
Estonia's Digital Governance Revolution
📍 Estonia
📅 2000-Present
🎯 Targets 16.6, 16.10
E-Estonia program creating the world's most advanced digital society with e-residency, digital ID, and blockchain-secured government services.
Key Outcomes:
✓
99% of government services available online 24/7
✓
2% of GDP saved annually through efficiency
✓
100,000+ e-residents from 170 countries
Methodology & Data Sources
Comprehensive overview of data collection, validation, and analytical methods used in this platform.
Primary Data Sources
🇺🇳 United Nations Statistics Division
Official custodian of SDG indicators. Provides verified global and national-level data for all 23 SDG 16 indicators.
🔬 UNODC Research & Trend Analysis
Global homicide database, crime statistics, and trafficking data from 195 countries.
📊 Transparency International
Corruption Perceptions Index covering 180 countries annually since 1995.
⚖️ World Justice Project
Rule of Law Index with 154,000+ household surveys and 3,800+ legal practitioners across 142 countries.
Data Quality Framework
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Tier 1
Official UN Statistics
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Verified
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Tier 2
National Statistical Offices
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Validated
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Tier 3
Academic Research
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Peer-Reviewed
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Tier 4
NGO Reports
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Cross-Verified
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Data Update Schedule
Homicide data: Annual (UNODC) | Corruption Index: Annual (TI) | Conflict data: Monthly (ACLED/Uppsala) | Displacement: Real-time (UNHCR) | Rule of Law: Annual (WJP)