Armenia vs Romania: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance

Armenia
29.6%
in 2022
Romania
21.8%
in 2021
Armenia rank
6th
Romania rank
8th

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance over time

  • Armenia
  • Romania
0102030200820152022

How they compare

Armenia currently reports 29.6% against 21.8% in Romania, a difference of 7.8%.

That makes Armenia's figure about 1.4 times Romania's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Romania ahead.

Armenia ranks 6th and Romania ranks 8th of 40 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Armenia averaged higher in 1 and Romania in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Armenia Romania Difference Ahead
2000s 18.9% 29.7% 10.9% Romania
2010s 22.5% 28.5% 5.9% Romania
2020s 30.1% 21.8% 8.3% Armenia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance, Armenia or Romania?
Armenia, at 29.6% against 21.8% in Romania as of 2022.
What is the difference in population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance between Armenia and Romania?
7.8%, with Armenia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Armenia and Romania?
7 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2021.
How do Armenia and Romania rank globally for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
Armenia ranks 6th and Romania ranks 8th of 40 countries.
Where does this data come from?
ASPIRE, published as Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) -urban. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) -urban
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 395 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)