Coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile in Romania

Romania: Coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile was 46.5% in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)
46.5%
Change on year
up 1.7%
World rank
9th
of 37 countries
All-time high
54.6%
in 2011
All-time low
45.2%
in 2019
Years of data
7
2008–2021

Coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile in Romania, 2008–2021

02040602008201420212008: 53.6 % of population2011: 54.6 % of population2012: 52.5 % of population2016: 49.9 % of population2019: 45.2 % of population2020: 45.7 % of population2021: 46.5 % of population

Source: ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

In 2021, coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile in Romania stood at 46.5%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.7% on the previous year and down 14.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile in Romania peaked at 54.6% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 45.2%, in 2019.

That places Romania 9th out of 37 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

Coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile (% of population) in Romania, 2008 to 2021.
Year % of population Change
2008 53.6%
2011 54.6% +1.9%
2012 52.5% -4.0%
2016 49.9% -4.9%
2019 45.2% -9.4%
2020 45.7% +1.1%
2021 46.5% +1.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 53.6% 53.6% 53.6% 1
2010s 50.6% 45.2% 54.6% 4
2020s 46.1% 45.7% 46.5% 2

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 6 Kyrgyzstan 49.4% compare
  2. 7 Chile 48.4% compare
  3. 8 Republic of Moldova 47.2% compare
  4. 10 Poland 46.1% compare
  5. 11 Türkiye 44.3% compare
  6. 12 Uruguay 41.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile in Romania?
Coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile in Romania was 46.5% in 2021, according to ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB).
What is the highest coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 54.6% in 2011.
What is the lowest coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 45.2% in 2019.
How does Romania rank for coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile?
Romania ranks 9th out of 37 countries with data for 2021.
Is coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Romania data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB), published as part of Coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
37 places, 369 data points, 2002–2023
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Coverage of social insurance programs shows the percentage of population participating in programs that provide old age contributory pensions (including survivors and disability) and social security and health insurance benefits (including occupational injury benefits, paid sick leave, maternity and other social insurance). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.