Coverage of social insurance programs in poorest quintile in Romania

Romania: Coverage of social insurance programs in poorest quintile was 30.8% in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)
30.8%
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
14th
of 37 countries
All-time high
39.4%
in 2008
All-time low
30.6%
in 2020
Years of data
7
2008–2021

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

0102030402008201420212008: 39.4 % of population2011: 33.1 % of population2012: 35.4 % of population2016: 32.6 % of population2019: 32 % of population2020: 30.6 % of population2021: 30.8 % 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 poorest quintile in Romania stood at 30.8%.

The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and down 7.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage of social insurance programs in poorest quintile in Romania peaked at 39.4% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 30.6%, in 2020.

That places Romania 14th out of 37 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

Coverage of social insurance programs in poorest quintile in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Coverage of social insurance programs in poorest quintile (% of population) in Romania, 2008 to 2021.
Year % of population Change
2008 39.4%
2011 33.1% -15.9%
2012 35.4% +6.7%
2016 32.6% -7.8%
2019 32.0% -2.0%
2020 30.6% -4.4%
2021 30.8% +0.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 39.4% 39.4% 39.4% 1
2010s 33.3% 32.0% 35.4% 4
2020s 30.7% 30.6% 30.8% 2

Countries ranked near Romania

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  2. 11 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 38.6% compare
  3. 13 Kazakhstan 37.5% compare
  4. 15 Mongolia 30.0% compare
  5. 16 Türkiye 26.3% compare
  6. 17 Argentina 21.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage of social insurance programs in poorest quintile in Romania?
Coverage of social insurance programs in poorest quintile in Romania was 30.8% 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 poorest quintile recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 39.4% in 2008.
What is the lowest coverage of social insurance programs in poorest quintile recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 30.6% in 2020.
How does Romania rank for coverage of social insurance programs in poorest quintile?
Romania ranks 14th out of 37 countries with data for 2021.
Is coverage of social insurance programs in poorest quintile rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is down 7.0%. 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 poorest quintile (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage of social insurance programs in poorest 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.