Japan has dropped three notches in the ranking, placing 15th.
Denmark maintains its top spot in the ranking for the third consecutive year.
North Korea and Somalia are identified as the most corrupt nations in the world.
three notches lowerは三段上？下
ＮＨＫからの抜粋です
Japan ranks 15th, three notches lower than last year's figure.
対応する日本語記事は以下です。
日本は１５位で、去年よりも３つ順位を上げました。
英語と日本語では内容が逆では無いでしょうか。
全文です：
It also cites Chinese companies' delay in the disclosure of information.
The report says Denmark ranked at the top place for the third year in a row, followed by New Zealand and Finland.
Officials say Denmark maintains strict laws and a code of conduct for politicians and public servants.
Seven of the top 10 countries on the list are in Europe.
Japan ranks 15th, three notches lower than last year's figure.
The United States climbed two places to 17th. South Korea was 43rd, up 3 places, and Russia fell nine places to 136th.
North Korea and Somalia are the world's most corrupt nations.
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