Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Romania

Romania: Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) was 216.93 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
216.93 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 743.4%
World rank
4th
of 205 countries
All-time high
356.11 % change on previous year
in 2022
All-time low
-929.74 % change on previous year
in 2016
Years of data
22
2003–2024

Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Romania, 2003–2024

-1.0k-50005002003201320242003: -24.1 % change on previous year2004: 45.3 % change on previous year2005: -60.2 % change on previous year2006: 12.2 % change on previous year2007: -6.1 % change on previous year2008: -5.3 % change on previous year2009: 1.2 % change on previous year2010: 54.8 % change on previous year2011: 21.1 % change on previous year2012: -6.7 % change on previous year2013: 75.9 % change on previous year2014: -8.6 % change on previous year2015: 76.8 % change on previous year2016: -929.7 % change on previous year2017: -0.708 % change on previous year2018: 15 % change on previous year2019: -42.4 % change on previous year2020: -72 % change on previous year2021: 68.9 % change on previous year2022: 356.1 % change on previous year2023: -33.7 % change on previous year2024: 216.9 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Romania stood at 216.93 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 743.4% on the previous year and up 2,613.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Romania peaked at 356.11 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -929.74 % change on previous year, in 2016.

That places Romania 4th out of 205 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate in Romania, 2003 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2003 -24.05 % change on previous year —
2004 45.35 % change on previous year -288.5%
2005 -60.16 % change on previous year -232.7%
2006 12.17 % change on previous year -120.2%
2007 -6.05 % change on previous year -149.7%
2008 -5.27 % change on previous year -12.9%
2009 1.17 % change on previous year -122.1%
2010 54.76 % change on previous year +4591.3%
2011 21.06 % change on previous year -61.5%
2012 -6.65 % change on previous year -131.6%
2013 75.91 % change on previous year -1241.0%
2014 -8.63 % change on previous year -111.4%
2015 76.76 % change on previous year -989.4%
2016 -929.74 % change on previous year -1311.2%
2017 -0.7079 % change on previous year -99.9%
2018 14.95 % change on previous year -2212.4%
2019 -42.36 % change on previous year -383.2%
2020 -71.98 % change on previous year +69.9%
2021 68.91 % change on previous year -195.7%
2022 356.11 % change on previous year +416.8%
2023 -33.71 % change on previous year -109.5%
2024 216.93 % change on previous year -743.4%

Romania compared with similar countries

  • Romania's 216.93 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -0.0923 % change on previous year. (73 countries reporting)
  • Romania's 216.93 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.1378 % change on previous year. (53 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Romania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2010 +4591.3% 1.17 % change on previous year 54.76 % change on previous year
2018 +2212.4% -0.7079 % change on previous year 14.95 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -5.26 % change on previous year -60.16 % change on previous year 45.35 % change on previous year 7
2010s -74.46 % change on previous year -929.74 % change on previous year 76.76 % change on previous year 10
2020s 107.25 % change on previous year -71.98 % change on previous year 356.11 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 1 Moldova 865.17 % change on previous year compare
  2. 2 Panama 686.17 % change on previous year compare
  3. 3 Ghana 435.13 % change on previous year compare
  4. 5 Argentina 198.91 % change on previous year compare
  5. 6 Azerbaijan 153.11 % change on previous year compare
  6. 7 Nauru 123.95 % change on previous year compare
  7. 7 Palau 123.95 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Romania?
Government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Romania was 216.93 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 356.11 % change on previous year in 2022.
What is the lowest government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was -929.74 % change on previous year in 2016.
How does Romania rank for government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to)?
Romania ranks 4th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
Is government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,613.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Romania data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
205 places, 4,388 data points, 2003–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.