Mapped: Fraud Vulnerability by Country in 2025
Fraud continues to evolve across the global economy. Criminal networks now move faster, scale wider, and exploit digital systems more effectively than ever before. Businesses face rising pressure from identity theft, cybercrime, financial scams, and other organized crimes. At the same time, countries differ sharply in their ability to prevent and respond to these threats.
This visualization, created in partnership with Inigo, shows how 112 countries rank based on their vulnerability to cybersecurity risks in 2025.
Sumsub built the index using four key factors: fraud activity, resource accessibility, government intervention, and economic health. Lower scores indicate stronger resilience against fraud, while higher scores signal greater exposure to risk.
Europe Dominates the Top Rankings
European countries lead the global rankings for cybersecurity resilience. Luxembourg ranks first overall with a fraud index score of 0.8. Denmark, Finland, Norway, and the Netherlands round out the top five. Switzerland, Sweden, and Austria also perform strongly.
| Rank | Country | Fraud Index 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
0.8 |
| 2 |  |
0.9 |
| 3 |  |
1.0 |
| 4 |  |
1.1 |
| 5 |  |
1.1 |
| 6 |  |
1.2 |
| 7 |  |
1.2 |
| 8 |  |
1.2 |
| 9 |  |
1.2 |
| 10 |  |
1.4 |
| 11 |  |
1.4 |
| 12 |  |
1.4 |
| 13 |  |
1.4 |
| 14 |  |
1.4 |
| 15 |  |
1.4 |
| 16 |  |
1.5 |
| 17 |  |
1.5 |
| 18 |  |
1.6 |
| 19 |  |
1.6 |
| 20 |  |
1.6 |
| 21 |  |
1.7 |
| 22 |  |
1.8 |
| 23 |  |
1.8 |
| 24 |  |
1.8 |
| 25 |  |
1.8 |
| 26 |  |
1.9 |
| 27 |  |
1.9 |
| 28 |  |
2.0 |
| 29 |  |
2.0 |
| 30 |  |
2.0 |
| 31 |  |
2.0 |
| 32 |  |
2.0 |
| 33 |  |
2.0 |
| 34 |  |
2.1 |
| 35 |  |
2.1 |
| 36 |  |
2.1 |
| 37 |  |
2.2 |
| 38 |  |
2.2 |
| 39 |  |
2.2 |
| 40 |  |
2.2 |
| 41 |  |
2.2 |
| 42 |  |
2.2 |
| 43 |  |
2.2 |
| 44 |  |
2.3 |
| 45 |  |
2.3 |
| 46 |  |
2.3 |
| 47 |  |
2.3 |
| 48 |  |
2.3 |
| 49 |  |
2.4 |
| 50 |  |
2.4 |
| 51 |  |
2.4 |
| 52 |  |
2.4 |
| 53 |  |
2.4 |
| 54 |  |
2.4 |
| 55 |  |
2.5 |
| 56 |  |
2.5 |
| 57 |  |
2.5 |
| 58 |  |
2.5 |
| 59 |  |
2.5 |
| 60 |  |
2.6 |
| 61 |  |
2.6 |
| 62 |  |
2.6 |
| 63 |  |
2.6 |
| 64 |  |
2.7 |
| 65 |  |
2.7 |
| 66 |  |
2.7 |
| 67 |  |
2.8 |
| 68 |  |
2.8 |
| 69 |  |
2.8 |
| 70 |  |
2.8 |
| 71 |  |
2.8 |
| 72 |  |
2.8 |
| 73 |  |
2.9 |
| 74 |  |
2.9 |
| 75 |  |
3.1 |
| 76 |  |
3.1 |
| 77 |  |
3.1 |
| 78 |  |
3.2 |
| 79 |  |
3.2 |
| 80 |  |
3.2 |
| 81 |  |
3.3 |
| 82 |  |
3.3 |
| 83 |  |
3.4 |
| 84 |  |
3.4 |
| 85 |  |
3.4 |
| 86 |  |
3.5 |
| 87 |  |
3.6 |
| 88 |  |
3.6 |
| 89 |  |
3.7 |
| 90 |  |
3.7 |
| 91 |  |
3.8 |
| 92 |  |
3.8 |
| 93 |  |
4.0 |
| 94 |  |
4.0 |
| 95 |  |
4.1 |
| 96 |  |
4.1 |
| 97 |  |
4.2 |
| 98 |  |
4.2 |
| 99 |  |
4.3 |
| 100 |  |
4.3 |
| 101 |  |
4.4 |
| 102 |  |
4.4 |
| 103 |  |
4.8 |
| 104 |  |
4.9 |
| 105 |  |
4.9 |
| 106 |  |
5.3 |
| 107 |  |
5.4 |
| 108 |  |
5.5 |
| 109 |  |
6.2 |
| 110 |  |
6.4 |
| 111 |  |
6.5 |
| 112 |  |
7.5 |
Several Asia-Pacific economies rank near the top as well. Singapore places 10th globally, while Australia ranks 15th and Canada ranks 18th. These countries benefit from strong institutions, stable economies, and tighter regulatory oversight.
The rankings also reveal broad regional gaps. Many lower-ranked countries struggle with weaker enforcement systems, limited digital protections, or economic instability. These conditions create more opportunities for fraudulent activity to spread.
The U.S. Falls Into the Bottom 20%
The United States ranks 91st out of 112 countries with a fraud index score of 3.8. That places the country in the bottom 20% globally. China ranks even lower at 96th, while Vietnam places 97th overall.
The findings highlight how cybersecurity risk now affects both emerging and advanced economies. As digital systems expand, businesses must strengthen fraud prevention strategies across every market they operate in.
Fraud Data Matters
Cybersecurity risks continue to shift across industries, technologies, and borders. Understanding the data helps businesses identify vulnerabilities before threats escalate. By tracking global fraud patterns and preparedness levels, organizations can make smarter decisions and build stronger defenses against emerging risks.
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