Romania Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Romania's control of corruption was 0.20 in 2025, ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 393.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Romania's control of corruption stood at 0.20 in 2025, a rise of +0.16 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.20 by 2025. Romania ranked 83rd globally.
Romania's control of corruption, as measured by the World Bank's Worldwide Governance Indicators, has shown a mixed trend over the past 26 years. At its lowest point in 1998, the country scored -0.65, indicating significant corruption concerns. However, Romania has been steadily improving, with its latest score of 0.20 in 2025 placing it at #83 globally. This progress is comparable to that of Croatia, which ranks slightly higher at 0.21. Despite this improvement, Romania's control of corruption still lags behind other countries, with a notable gap to peer countries like China, which scored 0.21 in 2025. The trajectory suggests that while Romania has made strides, it still faces challenges in addressing corruption. A sustained commitment to anti-corruption efforts and institutional reforms would be necessary to continue improving the country's control of corruption and potentially close the gap with peer countries.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.27 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.20 | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.20 | +0.16 | #83 |
| 2023 | 0.04 | +0.02 | #88 |
| 2022 | 0.02 | +0.08 | #88 |
| 2021 | -0.06 | +0.04 | #97 |
| 2020 | -0.10 | +0.14 | #97 |
| 2019 | -0.24 | −0.01 | #106 |
| 2018 | -0.23 | −0.09 | #104 |
| 2017 | -0.14 | +0.04 | #97 |
| 2016 | -0.18 | −0.01 | #97 |
| 2015 | -0.17 | +0.05 | #96 |
| 2014 | -0.22 | +0.08 | #95 |
| 2013 | -0.30 | +0.08 | #103 |
| 2012 | -0.38 | −0.05 | #110 |
| 2011 | -0.33 | +0.02 | #107 |
| 2010 | -0.35 | −0.04 | #109 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw control of corruption improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's control of corruption was 0.20 in 2025. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 393.9% increase from the previous year.
Romania's control of corruption peaked at 0.20 in 2025.
The lowest control of corruption in Romania was -0.65 in 1998.
Romania ranks 83rd globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Romania's control of corruption is projected to reach 0.20 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Romania in 2025 was 0.20. This ranks 83rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_control-of-corruption,
title = {Romania Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}