Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Romania
Romania: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance was 31.5% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Romania, 2008–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
In 2021, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Romania stood at 31.5%.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and down 35.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Romania peaked at 49.2% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 31.0%, in 2020.
Romania ranks 10th of 40 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Romania, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 35.5% | — |
| 2011 | 49.2% | +38.4% |
| 2012 | 48.3% | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 32.1% | -33.4% |
| 2019 | 34.0% | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 31.0% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | 31.5% | +1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.5% | 35.5% | 35.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 40.9% | 32.1% | 49.2% | 4 |
| 2020s | 31.2% | 31.0% | 31.5% | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Romania?
- Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Romania was 31.5% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 49.2% in 2011.
- What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.0% in 2020.
- How does Romania rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
- Romania ranks 10th out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
- Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)