Best Curling Nations of All Time
Who are the greatest curling nations of all time? Explore the leading countries in Sport Ranking’s historical Curling ranking, based on results from major international competitions across different eras.
Greatest Men’s Curling Nations
Curling Men Nations
| # | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 1,371 |
| 2 | Scotland | 447 |
| 3 | Sweden | 443 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 312 |
| 5 | Norway | 277 |
| 6 | United States | 175 |
| 7 | Germany | 110 |
| 8 | Great Britain | 62 |
| 9 | Italy | 57 |
| 10 | Denmark | 56 |
Greatest Women’s Curling Nations
Curling Women Nations
| # | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 828 |
| 2 | Sweden | 504 |
| 3 | Switzerland | 364 |
| 4 | Scotland | 189 |
| 5 | Norway | 140 |
| 6 | Germany | 129 |
| 7 | Denmark | 107 |
| 8 | United States | 80 |
| 9 | South Korea | 76 |
| 10 | Japan | 68 |
How the All-Time Ranking Works
Curling has a clearly structured hierarchy of international competitions. The ranking is based primarily on the Olympic Games and the World Championships, complemented by continental championships and other major global events.
The system also includes the leading Grand Slam of Curling events and the World Curling Tour Ranking, adding a measure of sustained performance at the highest international level alongside national-team competitions.
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