Beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social in Romania

Romania: Beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social was 14.4% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
14.4%
Change on year
down 4.5%
World rank
2nd
of 37 countries
All-time high
15.1%
in 2020
All-time low
10.2%
in 2008
Years of data
7
2008–2021

Beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social in Romania, 2008–2021

0510152008201420212008: 10.2 preT2011: 13.9 preT2012: 12.2 preT2016: 14.8 preT2019: 12.3 preT2020: 15.1 preT2021: 14.4 preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.

Analysis

The most recent figure for beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social in Romania is 14.4%, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of down 4.5% on the previous year and up 3.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social in Romania peaked at 15.1% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 10.2%, in 2008.

That places Romania 2nd out of 37 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.

Beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Insurance (preT) in Romania, 2008 to 2021.
Year preT Change
2008 10.2%
2011 13.9% +36.2%
2012 12.2% -12.7%
2016 14.8% +21.8%
2019 12.3% -17.0%
2020 15.1% +22.9%
2021 14.4% -4.5%

Romania compared with similar countries

  • Romania's 14.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.0%, 14.5× the median. (7 countries reporting)
  • Romania's 14.4% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.3%, 2.7× the median. (13 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 10.2% 10.2% 10.2% 1
2010s 13.3% 12.2% 14.8% 4
2020s 14.8% 14.4% 15.1% 2

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 1 Poland 18.4% compare
  2. 3 Thailand 12.6% compare
  3. 4 Armenia 12.1% compare
  4. 5 Kyrgyzstan 11.5% compare

See the full ranking of 37 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social in Romania?
Beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social in Romania was 14.4% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 15.1% in 2020.
What is the lowest beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 10.2% in 2008.
How does Romania rank for beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social?
Romania ranks 2nd out of 37 countries with data for 2021.
Is beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.6%. 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 Beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Insurance (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Insurance (preT)
Unit
preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
37 places, 368 data points, 2002–2023
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