Corruption Perceptions Index in Romania
Romania: Corruption Perceptions Index was 46 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Corruption Perceptions Index in Romania, 2012–2024
Source: Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, corruption perceptions index in Romania stood at 46.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corruption perceptions index in Romania peaked at 48 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 43, in 2013.
That places Romania 65th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 45.38 | 43 | 48 | 8 |
| 2020s | 45.4 | 44 | 46 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corruption perceptions index in Romania?
- Corruption perceptions index in Romania was 46 in 2024, according to Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corruption perceptions index recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 48 in 2016.
- What is the lowest corruption perceptions index recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 43 in 2013.
- How does Romania rank for corruption perceptions index?
- Romania ranks 65th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corruption perceptions index rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Transparency International (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Corruption Perceptions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
A country’s score, from 0 (most corrupt) to 100 (least corrupt), that reflects the average of expert surveys on public sector corruption, including misuse of office and bribery.