Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Romania

Romania: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social was 33.1% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
33.1%
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
27th
of 40 countries
All-time high
34.0%
in 2016
All-time low
25.0%
in 2011
Years of data
7
2008–2021

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Romania, 2008–2021

01020302008201420212008: 29.9 %, preT2011: 25 %, preT2012: 26.3 %, preT2016: 34 %, preT2019: 27 %, preT2020: 32 %, preT2021: 33.1 %, preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.

Analysis

Romania recorded 33.1% for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in 2021.

That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 32.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Romania peaked at 34.0% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 25.0%, in 2011.

That places Romania 27th out of 40 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT) in Romania, 2008 to 2021.
Year %, preT Change
2008 29.9%
2011 25.0% -16.4%
2012 26.3% +5.4%
2016 34.0% +28.9%
2019 27.0% -20.5%
2020 32.0% +18.5%
2021 33.1% +3.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 29.9% 29.9% 29.9% 1
2010s 28.1% 25.0% 34.0% 4
2020s 32.5% 32.0% 33.1% 2

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 24 Mongolia 40.1% compare
  2. 25 Belarus 36.1% compare
  3. 26 Russian Federation 36.0% compare
  4. 28 Kazakhstan 31.0% compare
  5. 29 Pakistan 24.7% compare
  6. 30 Poland 24.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Romania?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Romania was 33.1% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 34.0% in 2016.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 25.0% in 2011.
How does Romania rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
Romania ranks 27th out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 32.2%. 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 Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT)
Unit
%, preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 394 data points, 2002–2023
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Percentage of population only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)