Chocolate bars, in all their different guises, have been thrilling lovers of sweet treats around the globe for centuries. But which one do you treasure ahead of all others? Here we've put together the ultimate list of the world's best chocolate bars – from famous names sold internationally to lost (but never forgotten) gems that are no longer available. Read on to see if your top choice made the cut.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the world’s most delicious chocolate bars, counting down to the tastiest of all time.

Our ranking is based on the popularity of each chocolate bar, taking into account sales, longevity and the reaction to each product at its time of release. The list is unavoidably subjective.

The greatest chocolate bars ever, ranked