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 35.3% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
35.3%
Change on year
down 4.7%
World rank
7th
of 40 countries
All-time high
38.9%
in 2019
All-time low
24.9%
in 2012
Years of data
7
2008–2021

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

0102030402008201420212008: 33.9 %, preT2011: 25.3 %, preT2012: 24.9 %, preT2016: 33.5 %, preT2019: 38.9 %, preT2020: 37 %, preT2021: 35.3 %, preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Romania is 35.3%, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of down 4.7% on the previous year and up 39.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Romania peaked at 38.9% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 24.9%, in 2012.

That places Romania 7th out of 40 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

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 Insurance (%, preT) in Romania, 2008 to 2021.
Year %, preT Change
2008 33.9%
2011 25.3% -25.4%
2012 24.9% -1.4%
2016 33.5% +34.2%
2019 38.9% +16.2%
2020 37.0% -4.8%
2021 35.3% -4.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 33.9% 33.9% 33.9% 1
2010s 30.7% 24.9% 38.9% 4
2020s 36.2% 35.3% 37.0% 2

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 4 Ukraine 45.4% compare
  2. 5 Poland 38.3% compare
  3. 6 Kazakhstan 37.5% compare
  4. 8 Republic of Moldova 29.4% compare
  5. 9 Kosovo 25.7% compare
  6. 9 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 25.7% 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 35.3% 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 38.9% in 2019.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 24.9% in 2012.
How does Romania rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
Romania ranks 7th 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 39.4%. 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 Insurance (%, 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 Insurance (%, 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 Insurance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)