# Global Corruption Barometer: Pacific 2021 URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/global-corruption-barometer-pacific-2021 Type: Publication or report Published: 2021-11-15 Updated: 2024-11-01 --- 15 November 2021 When it comes to corruption, Pacific countries and territories have remained among the most under-studied in the world. This gap has not deterred those fighting for greater transparency and accountability, but it has made their work significantly more difficult. The *Global Corruption Barometer (GCB) – Pacific 2021*, published by Transparency International, presents the most extensive set of public opinion data on perceptions and experiences of corruption in the region. In many of these countries and territories, the survey constitutes the very first attempt to gather this type of data. The GCB surveyed more than 6,000 people in 10 Pacific countries: the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu. Many citizens experience corruption directly, with our survey revealing high levels of bribery, sexual extortion and vote-buying. A majority of respondents feel corruption is a big problem in both the business sector and government, particularly among parliamentarians and officials in heads of government’s offices. It also appears that authorities are failing to properly control resource extraction companies. But change is possible. Most Pacific Islanders we spoke to support their government’s anti-corruption measures and believe that ordinary people can help stop corruption. ### Related publications ## [Regional Assessment of Integrity in Political Finance in South Asia, Southeast Asia and East Asia](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/integrity-political-finance-asia) Publication • 03 September 2026 This report reviews systems across 17 countries to identify the areas of political finance most in need of reform. ## [Connecting the Dots: How financial intelligence units expose corrupt money flows and how they could do more](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/connecting-the-dots) Publication • 24 June 2026 Financial intelligence units can play a key role in uncovering corruption, but only if they have the powers, resources and access to information they need. ## [Whistleblowing Authorities in Europe: Roles, challenges and lessons learned](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/whistleblowing-authorities-in-europe-roles-challenges-and-lessons-learned) Publication • 19 June 2026 This report examines the institutional design, mandates and functioning of national whistleblowing authorities across Europe. ## [Strengthening Public Oversight: Good practices for partnerships between civil society and supreme audit institutions](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/strengthening-public-oversight-good-practices-for-partnerships-between-civil-society-and-supreme-audit-institutions) Publication • 29 May 2026 Stronger collaboration between Supreme Audit Institutions and Civil Society Organisations is needed for better public financial oversight. ## GCB - [Pacific](https://www.transparency.org/en/gcb/pacific/pacific-2021) ## Countries - [Micronesia](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/micronesia) - [Fiji](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/fiji) - [Kiribati](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/kiribati) - [French Polynesia](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/french-polynesia) - [New Caledonia](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/new-caledonia) - [Vanuatu](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/vanuatu) - [Papua New Guinea](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/papua-new-guinea) - [Solomon Islands](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/solomon-islands) - [Samoa](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/samoa) - [Tonga](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/tonga) ## Regions - [Asia Pacific](https://www.transparency.org/en/region/asia-pacific) ## Projects - [Accountability in Asia Pacific](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/accountability-in-asia-pacific) - [Indo-Pacific Partnership for Strong, Transparent, Responsive & Open Networks for Good Governance (IPP STRONGG) Phase II 2024 – 2029](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/ti-indo-pacific-partnership-strong-transparent-responsive-open-networks-good-governance-ipp-strongg-phase-ii-2024-2029) ![Citizens keep hold of a big, funnel-shaped, money-filled basket while corrupt people try to steal it.](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/GCB-Pacific-cover.png?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=1200) [Download](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2021_Report_GCB-Pacific_EN-WEB-reduced-size-v2.pdf)