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
33rd
of 42 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 33rd out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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. 30 Slovakia 48 Score compare
  2. 31 Croatia 47 Score compare
  3. 32 Montenegro 46 Score compare
  4. 34 Kosovo* 43 Score compare
  5. 35 Bulgaria 40 Score compare
  6. 35 Hungary 40 Score compare
  7. 35 North Macedonia 40 Score compare

See the full ranking of 44 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 33rd out of 42 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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About this data

Indicator
Corruption Perceptions Index
Unit
Score
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 616 data points, 2012–2025
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