Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Romania

Romania: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social was 63.7% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
63.7%
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
14th
of 38 countries
All-time high
66.9%
in 2016
All-time low
52.8%
in 2008
Years of data
7
2008–2021

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Romania, 2008–2021

02040602008201420212008: 52.82011: 60.42012: 612016: 66.92019: 63.72020: 61.92021: 63.7

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Romania is 63.7%, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Romania peaked at 66.9% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 52.8%, in 2008.

Romania ranks 14th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%) -rural in Romania, 2008 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2008 52.8%
2011 60.4% +14.4%
2012 61.0% +0.9%
2016 66.9% +9.7%
2019 63.7% -4.8%
2020 61.9% -2.9%
2021 63.7% +3.0%

Romania compared with similar countries

  • Romania's 63.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 61.1%, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
  • Romania's 63.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 27.1%, 2.4× the median. (13 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 52.8% 52.8% 52.8% 1
2010s 63.0% 60.4% 66.9% 4
2020s 62.8% 61.9% 63.7% 2

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 11 Paraguay 73.2% compare
  2. 12 Costa Rica 68.1% compare
  3. 13 Mexico 64.3% compare
  4. 15 Indonesia 63.7% compare
  5. 16 Uruguay 61.1% compare
  6. 17 Dominican Republic 60.3% compare

See the full ranking of 38 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Romania?
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Romania was 63.7% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 66.9% in 2016.
What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 52.8% in 2008.
How does Romania rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
Romania ranks 14th out of 38 countries with data for 2021.
Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. 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 the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%) -rural. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%) -rural
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
38 places, 370 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)