Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Romania

Romania: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social was 9.1% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
9.1%
Change on year
down 7.4%
World rank
33rd
of 40 countries
All-time high
9.9%
in 2020
All-time low
6.5%
in 2016
Years of data
7
2008–2021

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Romania, 2008–2021

02468102008201420212008: 8.3 %2011: 8.2 %2012: 8 %2016: 6.5 %2019: 9.5 %2020: 9.9 %2021: 9.1 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Romania is 9.1%, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of down 7.4% on the previous year and up 11.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Romania peaked at 9.9% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 6.5%, in 2016.

That places Romania 33rd out of 40 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social Protection (%) in Romania, 2008 to 2021.
Year % Change
2008 8.3%
2011 8.2% -1.5%
2012 8.0% -2.7%
2016 6.5% -18.8%
2019 9.5% +46.3%
2020 9.9% +4.0%
2021 9.1% -7.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8.3% 8.3% 8.3% 1
2010s 8.0% 6.5% 9.5% 4
2020s 9.5% 9.1% 9.9% 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Romania?
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Romania was 9.1% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 9.9% in 2020.
What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 6.5% in 2016.
How does Romania rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social?
Romania ranks 33rd out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.3%. 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 the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social Protection (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social Protection (%)
Unit
%
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 395 data points, 2002–2023
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Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs