The Republic of Moldova ranks 80th globally with a score of 42 points in Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, which measures perceived levels of corruption in the public sector on a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). The global average dropped to a historic low of 42 points, and most countries continue to struggle with corruption.
Compared to the previous year, Moldova’s score remains close to its earlier level (43 points), placing it in the second half of the ranking among 182 countries included in the latest report.
In the region, Romania scored 45 points and ranked 70th, a higher position than Moldova on the index. Ukraine recorded 36 points and placed 104th.
At the top of the ranking, the least corrupt countries include Denmark, Finland, and Singapore, all with scores well above the global average, reflecting strong perceptions of public integrity.
At the bottom of the list, states affected by instability and conflict—such as South Sudan, Somalia, and Venezuela—rank lowest, indicating very high levels of perceived public‑sector corruption.
While 31 countries have managed to reduce corruption levels significantly since 2012, most have not made significant progress or have regressed over the same period. The report shows that more than two‑thirds of the countries analyzed score below 50, highlighting ongoing global challenges in combating corruption.