Countries by Firms Asked for Bribes
Complete ranking of 160 countries • % firms • Data refreshed May 28, 2026
Leader
Yemen
Field size
160 countries
Lowest rank
Sweden
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About Firms Asked for Bribes Rankings
Yemen leads all 160 countries in Firms Asked for Bribes with a value of 64.26% of firms, while Sweden ranks last at 0% of firms. The gap between top and bottom reflects meaningful global variation.
What Firms Asked for Bribes Measures
Share of surveyed firms that were asked for at least one bribe payment across common public transactions, from World Bank Enterprise Surveys.
Why This Ranking Matters
Examining Firms Asked for Bribes across all countries reveals patterns that might not be obvious at the national level. Regional clusters, outlier nations, and historical trajectories all become clearer when the full global picture is assembled in a single ranking.
Global Range
Values range from 0% of firms (Sweden) to 64.26% of firms (Yemen) — an infinitely large difference across 160 countries.
Regional Patterns
African countries dominate this ranking, holding 10 of the top 20 positions. This strong regional concentration suggests shared economic, geographic, or policy factors that drive higher values across the continent.
Values are broadly distributed across countries, with the middle 50% ranging from 2.61% of firms to 19.38% of firms. The overall spread from 0% of firms to 64.26% of firms reflects significant global variation.
Notable Outliers
Yemen holds a significant lead over Iraq, with a 27% gap between first and second place. While several countries cluster near the top, the leader's margin is notable.
Continental Leaders
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Data Note
Rankings are based on the latest available data from World Bank Enterprise Surveys, covering 160 of 249 countries and territories. Countries without data for this metric are excluded from the ranking. All values represent the most recently reported figures.
