The United States has fallen to its lowest ranking ever in a major global index measuring public sector corruption. Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index placed the U.S. at 29th out of 182 countries in 2025, its worst position since the index was revamped in 2012.
The U.S. now ranks behind countries such as Lithuania, Barbados, and Uruguay, and is tied with the Bahamas. The report shows a decade-long downward trend.
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Transparency International cited reduced enforcement of anti-corruption laws and actions that weakened oversight institutions as contributing factors. The U.S. score fell to 64 out of 100, its lowest on record.
Transparency International warned that recent moves targeting independent institutions and limiting foreign bribery enforcement raise serious concerns. The group said the decline reflects broader problems across democracies, not just in the U.S.
Globally, corruption worsened, with the average score hitting its lowest level ever. Denmark again topped the rankings as the least corrupt country.
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