According to the latest Corruption Perceptions Index 2024/2025, the Philippines ranks as the 3rd most corrupt country in Southeast Asia out of 11 nations, 18th in Asia out of 45 countries, and 62nd globally out of 181.
As of 2025, there are 50 countries officially recognized as part of Asia, according to the United Nations geoscheme.
Here is a ranked overview of selected Asian countries, based on three key dimensions for 2024/2025:
1. Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International (higher score = less corruption)
2. Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) — qualitative severity
3. Political stability insights from global governance indicators and peace index trends
