Freetown, 10th February, 2026 – Sierra Leone has recorded notable progress in Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), moving up five places in the global rankings. The country advanced from 114th in 2024 to 109th out of 182 countries surveyed, according to the report released on February 10.
Sierra Leone’s score also improved from 33 to 34, surpassing the Sub‑Saharan Africa average of 32 and marking the second‑highest score the nation has achieved since the CPI was introduced. Over the past seven years, Sierra Leone has climbed 21 places, rising from 130th in 2017 to 109th in 2025.
The CPI, widely regarded as the world’s most respected independent measure of public‑sector corruption, shows Sierra Leone now ranks ahead of 73 countries globally, including 30 African nations such as Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Mali, Egypt, Cameroon, Uganda, Kenya, and Angola.
While the Sub‑Saharan region continues to struggle with stagnation and decline, Sierra Leone’s upward trajectory stands out. The Anti‑Corruption Commission (ACC) noted that the country’s performance reflects consistent reforms and strong governance efforts.
Sierra Leone has also maintained excellent scores in the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s “Control of Corruption” indicator, achieving above 70 percent for eight consecutive years.
In a statement, the ACC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring Sierra Leone continues to perform favorably in national, regional, and global anti‑corruption indices. “We remain determined to strengthen integrity systems and sustain progress in the fight against corruption,” the Commission said.
