Greece has improved its standing in Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, rising three places to rank 56th out of 182 countries, with a score of 50 out of 100.
The latest result marks significant progress from the aftermath of the 2018 economic crisis, when Greece scored just 45 points and placed 67th. Since then, the country has climbed 11 positions in the index.
Greece’s upward movement stands in contrast to broader global trends. According to Transparency International, the global average score fell to a decade-low of 42 in 2025, reflecting a widespread decline in perceived transparency. Among the top 10 countries in the rankings, four declined, five held steady, and only one improved its score. Denmark continues to lead the index for the eighth consecutive year with a score of 89.
Greek government officials have attributed the improvement in part to recent judicial reforms, which they say have halved the time required for first-instance court decisions. Investments in the justice system—including a €550 million court construction programme and ongoing digitisation initiatives—were also cited as contributing factors.
Public perception of corruption in Greece, however, remains a concern. A recent Alco opinion poll asked respondents to identify the most important problem facing the country today. 56% cited high prices, while 23% cited institutional functioning and corruption as their primary concerns.
High-profile scandals continue to shape the national conversation. Among the most prominent are the OPEKEPE case, involving alleged irregularities in the management of EU agricultural funds, and an ongoing investigation into the president of the private-sector unions federation, GSEE, suspected of links to senior officials and ministers.