Rwanda has been ranked 41st in the world in the fight against corruption and injustice, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index released by the global anti-corruption movement. The latest results mark Rwanda’s strongest performance to date and highlight a steady upward trajectory in governance and accountability.
The survey, which assessed 182 countries, shows that Rwanda scored 58 percent in 2025, up from 57 percent in 2024 when it ranked 43rd. The improvement reflects continued national efforts to curb corruption and strengthen public institutions.
At the continental level, Rwanda is now ranked third in Africa and holds the top position in the East African Community. Seychelles leads Africa with a score of 68 percent, followed by Cape Verde with 62 percent.
Rwanda’s latest score confirms a four-year consecutive rise in the index, moving from 51 percent in 2022 to 53 percent in 2023, 57 percent in 2024, and now 58 percent in 2025. This is the highest score and best ranking Rwanda has ever achieved. In previous years, the country’s top scores were 54 percent in 2015, 2016 and 2020, 56 percent in 2018, and 57 percent in 2024. Its best global ranking before this year was 43rd place.
The Ombudsman, Madeleine Nirere, said Rwanda remains committed to intensifying the fight against corruption and aims for further progress. She said, “We aim to reach at least 60 percent next year. The findings show us where to put more effort, especially in encouraging citizens to report corruption and improving service delivery in both public and private sectors.”
She continued, “Our focus is on improving service delivery, speeding up the resolution of citizens’ complaints, and strengthening accountability so that officials who fail to deliver quality services are held responsible.” She added that technology in public service delivery has helped reduce opportunities for corruption and improve transparency.
She emphasized, “Our long-term vision is to eliminate corruption and see Rwanda among the top-performing countries by 2050.”
Apollinaire Mupiganyi, Executive Director of Transparency International Rwanda and a TI Board member, welcomed the progress but urged continued efforts. He noted, “Rwanda’s steady rise in the CPI over four consecutive years sends a powerful signal that sustained reforms, political commitment and institutional discipline can deliver real results.”
He stressed, “Reaching the highest score ever is not a moment for complacency, but a call to strengthen integrity systems, close remaining gaps and ensure that progress is felt by citizens in their daily interactions with public services.”
Globally, Denmark ranked first with a score of 89 percent, maintaining its position as the least corrupt country in the index. At the bottom of the ranking were Somalia and South Sudan, both scoring 9 percent, highlighting ongoing governance challenges in some parts of the world.
