Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Romania

Romania: Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual was -9.89 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-9.89 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 84.1%
World rank
182nd
of 207 countries
All-time high
125.5 % change on previous year
in 2007
All-time low
-22.42 % change on previous year
in 2018
Years of data
22
2003–2024

Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Romania, 2003–2024

0501001502003201320242003: -10.7 % change on previous year2004: 46.7 % change on previous year2005: 39.3 % change on previous year2006: 121.9 % change on previous year2007: 125.5 % change on previous year2008: 106 % change on previous year2009: 28.6 % change on previous year2010: -12.9 % change on previous year2011: 46.7 % change on previous year2012: -3.5 % change on previous year2013: 39.7 % change on previous year2014: 78.1 % change on previous year2015: 5.5 % change on previous year2016: -4 % change on previous year2017: 6.9 % change on previous year2018: -22.4 % change on previous year2019: 19.5 % change on previous year2020: 25.2 % change on previous year2021: 0.476 % change on previous year2022: -5.7 % change on previous year2023: -5.4 % change on previous year2024: -9.9 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Romania is -9.89 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 84.1% on the previous year and down 112.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Romania peaked at 125.5 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -22.42 % change on previous year, in 2018.

That places Romania 182nd out of 207 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate in Romania, 2003 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2003 -10.67 % change on previous year
2004 46.7 % change on previous year -537.6%
2005 39.26 % change on previous year -15.9%
2006 121.86 % change on previous year +210.4%
2007 125.5 % change on previous year +3.0%
2008 106.03 % change on previous year -15.5%
2009 28.55 % change on previous year -73.1%
2010 -12.87 % change on previous year -145.1%
2011 46.68 % change on previous year -462.7%
2012 -3.48 % change on previous year -107.4%
2013 39.72 % change on previous year -1242.7%
2014 78.11 % change on previous year +96.6%
2015 5.55 % change on previous year -92.9%
2016 -3.99 % change on previous year -171.9%
2017 6.91 % change on previous year -273.2%
2018 -22.42 % change on previous year -424.8%
2019 19.45 % change on previous year -186.7%
2020 25.25 % change on previous year +29.8%
2021 0.4756 % change on previous year -98.1%
2022 -5.7 % change on previous year -1299.1%
2023 -5.37 % change on previous year -5.8%
2024 -9.89 % change on previous year +84.1%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual 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
2022 -1299.1% 0.4756 % change on previous year -5.7 % change on previous year
2013 +1242.7% -3.48 % change on previous year 39.72 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 65.32 % change on previous year -10.67 % change on previous year 125.5 % change on previous year 7
2010s 15.37 % change on previous year -22.42 % change on previous year 78.11 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.9502 % change on previous year -9.89 % change on previous year 25.25 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 179 Cyprus -9.21 % change on previous year compare
  2. 180 Georgia -9.33 % change on previous year compare
  3. 181 Israel -9.71 % change on previous year compare
  4. 183 Thailand -10.16 % change on previous year compare
  5. 184 Cuba -10.17 % change on previous year compare
  6. 185 Suriname -11.2 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 207 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Romania?
Rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual in Romania was -9.89 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 125.5 % change on previous year in 2007.
What is the lowest rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was -22.42 % change on previous year in 2018.
How does Romania rank for rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual?
Romania ranks 182nd out of 207 countries with data for 2024.
Is rule of law - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is down 112.7%. 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 Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Rule of Law - 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
207 places, 4,480 data points, 2003–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Rule of Law - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.