Legislative Corruption Score in Romania
Romania: Legislative Corruption Score was -0.187 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-0.187
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
93rd
of 174 countries
All-time high
2.41
in 1948
All-time low
-1.16
in 1863
Years of data
157
1863–2025
Legislative Corruption Score in Romania, 1863–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, legislative corruption score in Romania stood at -0.187.
The figure is up 76.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, legislative corruption score in Romania peaked at 2.41 in 1948 and was at its lowest, -1.16, in 1863.
Romania ranks 93rd of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Legislative Corruption Score in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1863 | -1.16 | — |
| 1864 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1865 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1866 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1867 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1868 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1869 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1870 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1871 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1872 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1873 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1874 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1875 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1876 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1877 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1878 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1879 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1880 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1881 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1882 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1883 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1884 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1885 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1886 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1887 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1888 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1889 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1890 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1891 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1892 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1893 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1894 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1895 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1896 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1897 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1898 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1899 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1900 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1901 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1902 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1903 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1904 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1905 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1906 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1907 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1908 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1909 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1910 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1911 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1912 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1913 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1914 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1915 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1916 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1917 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1918 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1919 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1920 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1921 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1924 | -1.16 | -0.0% |
| 1925 | -0.727 | -37.3% |
| 1926 | -0.727 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -0.727 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -0.727 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -1.1 | +51.3% |
| 1930 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 1931 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 1934 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 1937 | -1.1 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -0.876 | -20.4% |
| 1945 | 0.507 | -157.9% |
| 1946 | 0.507 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 0.507 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 2.41 | +375.7% |
| 1949 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 2.41 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | -0.317 | -113.1% |
| 1991 | -1.06 | +235.6% |
| 1992 | -1.06 | -0.0% |
| 1993 | -1.06 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | -1.06 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | -1.06 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | -1.06 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | -1.06 | -0.0% |
| 1998 | -1.06 | -0.0% |
| 1999 | -1.06 | -0.0% |
| 2000 | -1.06 | -0.0% |
| 2001 | -1.06 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | -1.06 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | -1.06 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | -1.06 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | -1.06 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | -1.06 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | -1.06 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | -0.81 | -23.9% |
| 2009 | -0.881 | +8.8% |
| 2010 | -0.881 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | -0.881 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | -0.881 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | -0.881 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | -0.786 | -10.8% |
| 2015 | -0.786 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | -0.786 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | -0.902 | +14.8% |
| 2018 | -0.658 | -27.1% |
| 2019 | -0.291 | -55.8% |
| 2020 | -0.291 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | -0.187 | -35.7% |
| 2022 | -0.187 | -0.0% |
| 2023 | -0.187 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | -0.187 | -0.0% |
| 2025 | -0.187 | -0.0% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's -0.187 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.22. (55 countries reporting)
- Romania's -0.187 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.824. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860s | -1.16 | -1.16 | -1.16 | 7 |
| 1870s | -1.16 | -1.16 | -1.16 | 10 |
| 1880s | -1.16 | -1.16 | -1.16 | 10 |
| 1890s | -1.16 | -1.16 | -1.16 | 10 |
| 1900s | -1.16 | -1.16 | -1.16 | 10 |
| 1910s | -1.16 | -1.16 | -1.16 | 10 |
| 1920s | -0.9803 | -1.16 | -0.727 | 10 |
| 1930s | -1.08 | -1.1 | -0.876 | 9 |
| 1940s | 1.27 | 0.507 | 2.41 | 5 |
| 1950s | 2.41 | 2.41 | 2.41 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.41 | 2.41 | 2.41 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.41 | 2.41 | 2.41 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.41 | 2.41 | 2.41 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.9893 | -1.06 | -0.317 | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.02 | -1.06 | -0.81 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.7733 | -0.902 | -0.291 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.2043 | -0.291 | -0.187 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is legislative corruption score in Romania?
- Legislative corruption score in Romania was -0.187 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest legislative corruption score recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 2.41 in 1948.
- What is the lowest legislative corruption score recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.16 in 1863.
- How does Romania rank for legislative corruption score?
- Romania ranks 93rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is legislative corruption score rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 76.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Legislative Corruption Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Data by V-Dem. Expert estimates of the extent to which members of the legislature abuse their position for financial gain, such as bribes, government contracts, future employment, or stealing from the state. Higher scores mean less corruption. A score of 0 is approximately the average across all countries and years.