Romania
Country in Europe
In brief
Government effectiveness, score 0–100: 59.9 (2025). World rank 73 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 35 of 45. Regulatory quality, score 0–100: 60.1 (2025). World rank 74 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 36 of 45. Voice and accountability, score 0–100: 65.8 (2025). World rank 74 of 205 (1 = best); in Europe, 33 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: women in parliament 13.7% → 22.4%, rule of law 65.1 → 63.5 (score 0–100), and control of corruption 45.9 → 48 (score 0–100). Better than all its neighbours (Bulgaria, Hungary, Moldova, Serbia, and Ukraine): voice and accountability and rule of law.
State
- Form of government
- Semi-presidential republic
- Head of state
- Nicușor Dan
- Head of government
- Luca Niculescu
- Independence
- May 9, 1877
- UN member
- Yes
- Women in parliament
- 22.4% 2025