Benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and in Romania

Romania: Benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and was 17.7% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
17.7%
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
10th
of 36 countries
All-time high
19.1%
in 2019
All-time low
14.9%
in 2012
Years of data
7
2008–2021

Benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and in Romania, 2008–2021

051015202008201420212008: 15.22011: 15.42012: 14.92016: 16.42019: 19.12020: 17.62021: 17.7

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

The most recent figure for benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and in Romania is 17.7%, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 15.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and in Romania peaked at 19.1% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 14.9%, in 2012.

That places Romania 10th out of 36 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

Benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor -urban in Romania, 2008 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2008 15.2%
2011 15.4% +1.1%
2012 14.9% -3.0%
2016 16.4% +10.0%
2019 19.1% +16.5%
2020 17.6% -7.8%
2021 17.7% +0.6%

Romania compared with similar countries

  • Romania's 17.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 13.2%, 1.3× the median. (6 countries reporting)
  • Romania's 17.7% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.8%, 99% of the median. (12 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 15.2% 15.2% 15.2% 1
2010s 16.4% 14.9% 19.1% 4
2020s 17.6% 17.6% 17.7% 2

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 7 Ukraine 19.5% compare
  2. 8 Armenia 17.9% compare
  3. 9 Serbia 17.7% compare
  4. 11 Poland 17.2% compare
  5. 12 Chile 15.9% compare
  6. 13 Mongolia 15.3% compare

See the full ranking of 36 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and in Romania?
Benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and in Romania was 17.7% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 19.1% in 2019.
What is the lowest benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 14.9% in 2012.
How does Romania rank for benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and?
Romania ranks 10th out of 36 countries with data for 2021.
Is benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 15.3%. 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 Benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor -urban. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor -urban
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
36 places, 367 data points, 2002–2023
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Percentage of benefits going to the second quintile relative to the total benefits going to the population