Adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social in Romania

Romania: Adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social was 59.0% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
59.0%
Change on year
up 2.5%
World rank
12th
of 35 countries
All-time high
59.0%
in 2021
All-time low
39.8%
in 2008
Years of data
7
2008–2021

Adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social in Romania, 2008–2021

02040602008201420212008: 39.8 preT2011: 46.1 preT2012: 44.3 preT2016: 43.1 preT2019: 51.1 preT2020: 57.6 preT2021: 59 preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.

Analysis

The most recent figure for adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social in Romania is 59.0%, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.

That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and up 27.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social in Romania peaked at 59.0% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 39.8%, in 2008.

That places Romania 12th out of 35 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

Adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance (preT) in Romania, 2008 to 2021.
Year preT Change
2008 39.8%
2011 46.1% +16.0%
2012 44.3% -4.0%
2016 43.1% -2.7%
2019 51.1% +18.5%
2020 57.6% +12.7%
2021 59.0% +2.5%

Romania compared with similar countries

  • Romania's 59.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 59.2%, 100% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
  • Romania's 59.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 60.0%, 98% of the median. (6 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 39.8% 39.8% 39.8% 1
2010s 46.2% 43.1% 51.1% 4
2020s 58.3% 57.6% 59.0% 2

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 9 Argentina 60.7% compare
  2. 10 Kazakhstan 59.8% compare
  3. 11 Türkiye 59.5% compare
  4. 13 Panama 56.3% compare
  5. 14 Uruguay 56.1% compare
  6. 15 Kosovo 55.5% compare
  7. 15 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 55.5% compare

See the full ranking of 35 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social in Romania?
Adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social in Romania was 59.0% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 59.0% in 2021.
What is the lowest adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 39.8% in 2008.
How does Romania rank for adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social?
Romania ranks 12th out of 35 countries with data for 2021.
Is adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 27.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Romania data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance (preT)
Unit
preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
35 places, 347 data points, 2004–2023
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Total transfer amount received by all beneficiaries in a population group as a share of the total welfare of beneficiaries in that group