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
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 45.38 Score | 43 Score | 48 Score | 8 |
| 2020s | 45.33 Score | 44 Score | 46 Score | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More reference data data for Romania
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.689 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.75 (2050)
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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