Corruption Perceptions Index in Romania

Romania: Corruption Perceptions Index was 45 Score in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
45 Score
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
44th
of 54 countries
All-time high
48 Score
in 2016
All-time low
43 Score
in 2013
Years of data
14
2012–2025

Corruption Perceptions Index in Romania, 2012–2025

010203040502012201820252012: 44 Score2013: 43 Score2014: 43 Score2015: 46 Score2016: 48 Score2017: 48 Score2018: 47 Score2019: 44 Score2020: 44 Score2021: 45 Score2022: 46 Score2023: 46 Score2024: 46 Score2025: 45 Score

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Score.

Analysis

Romania recorded 45 Score for corruption perceptions index in 2025.

The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Romania peaked at 48 Score in 2016 and was at its lowest, 43 Score, in 2013.

That places Romania 44th out of 54 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Corruption Perceptions Index in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Corruption Perceptions Index in Romania, 2012 to 2025.
Year Score Change
2012 44 Score
2013 43 Score -2.3%
2014 43 Score +0.0%
2015 46 Score +7.0%
2016 48 Score +4.3%
2017 48 Score +0.0%
2018 47 Score -2.1%
2019 44 Score -6.4%
2020 44 Score +0.0%
2021 45 Score +2.3%
2022 46 Score +2.2%
2023 46 Score +0.0%
2024 46 Score +0.0%
2025 45 Score -2.2%

Romania compared with similar countries

  • Romania's 45 Score is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.5 Score, 77% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
  • Romania's 45 Score is below the median for high income countries, which is 64 Score, 70% of the median. (35 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 45.38 Score 43 Score 48 Score 8
2020s 45.33 Score 44 Score 46 Score 6

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 41 Croatia 47 Score compare
  2. 41 Croatia 47 Score compare
  3. 43 Montenegro 46 Score compare
  4. 45 Kosovo* 43 Score compare
  5. 46 Bulgaria 40 Score compare
  6. 46 Hungary 40 Score compare
  7. 46 North Macedonia 40 Score compare

See the full ranking of 56 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is corruption perceptions index in Romania?
Corruption perceptions index in Romania was 45 Score in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 48 Score in 2016.
What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 43 Score in 2013.
How does Romania rank for corruption perceptions index?
Romania ranks 44th out of 54 countries with data for 2025.
Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Romania data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Corruption Perceptions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Corruption Perceptions Index
Unit
Score
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
56 places, 784 data points, 2012–2025
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