Transparency International's annual report for 2025 indicates that Greece has made modest progress in its efforts to combat corruption, improving its ranking from 59th to 56th among 182 evaluated countries. The nation boosted its score from 49 to 50 out of 100, against a backdrop of declining global averages in corruption perception, which have dropped to a ten-year low of 42. This improvement marks a significant reversal from Greece's position during the economic crisis, where it scored only 45 in 2018 and ranked 67th globally.

The report highlights that Greece's ability to enhance its standing amidst adverse international trends, such as the worldwide downturn in anti-corruption perceptions, reflects a determined effort to address systemic corruption. The rise in Greece's rank over the past seven years—from 85th in 2010, with a score of just 3.5 out of 10—demonstrates a steady commitment to reform, even as broader global issues continue to challenge integrity and transparency.

Greece's incremental improvements provide a glimmer of hope in the fight against corruption, showing that local efforts can produce positive outcomes even when the international climate presents challenges. However, the report's findings also suggest that further work is necessary, as Greece still falls below the global average, reflecting ongoing hurdles in fully eradicating corrupt practices and enhancing governance.