The current Index of Transparency International on the perception of corruption round the world, Bulgaria is placed 69th. Among neighboring countries the lowest position is given to Serbia – 78, while Macedonia stands best – with 64th place. Greece and Romania share Bulgaria’s position. Worst is the situation in Somalia and North Korea, which have only 8 points out of the ideal 100. The best performing countries in this index are New Zealand, Finland and Sweden, even though none of them strikes the 100 points.