The Philippines fell to 120th place out of 182 countries in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index released by Transparency International, reflecting a slight decline in its overall score and global standing.
The country received a score of 32 out of 100, below the global average of 42. The latest result also marked a drop from its 2024 score of 33, when the Philippines ranked 114th worldwide. The index measures perceived levels of public sector corruption, with higher scores indicating cleaner governance.
Within Southeast Asia, the Philippines ranked lower than several of its regional neighbors. Singapore placed third globally and remained the highest-ranked country in the region. Malaysia ranked 54th, followed by Brunei at 63rd and Timor-Leste at 73rd. Vietnam placed 81st, while Laos and Indonesia both ranked 109th. Thailand ranked 116th, placing it above the Philippines in the regional standings.
Transparency International’s annual index compiles assessments and surveys from experts and business leaders to gauge corruption perceptions across countries. The results are widely used by policymakers, investors and advocacy groups as a benchmark for governance and public sector integrity.
Globally, Denmark topped the 2025 index as the country perceived to have the cleanest public sector. At the bottom of the rankings were Somalia and South Sudan, which received the lowest scores.
The Philippines’ latest ranking highlights its position below both the global average and several Southeast Asian neighbors in the current index.
