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

Romania: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social was 53.8% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
53.8%
Change on year
down 6.1%
World rank
15th
of 40 countries
All-time high
57.2%
in 2020
All-time low
47.7%
in 2012
Years of data
7
2008–2021

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

02040602008201420212008: 49.32011: 49.42012: 47.72016: 49.42019: 52.32020: 57.22021: 53.8

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Romania is 53.8%, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of down 6.1% on the previous year and up 8.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Romania peaked at 57.2% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 47.7%, in 2012.

Romania ranks 15th of 40 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 (%) -urban in Romania, 2008 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2008 49.3%
2011 49.4% +0.3%
2012 47.7% -3.4%
2016 49.4% +3.6%
2019 52.3% +5.7%
2020 57.2% +9.5%
2021 53.8% -6.1%

Romania compared with similar countries

  • Romania's 53.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 53.8%, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
  • Romania's 53.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.1%, 2.3× the median. (14 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 49.3% 49.3% 49.3% 1
2010s 49.7% 47.7% 52.3% 4
2020s 55.5% 53.8% 57.2% 2

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 12 Costa Rica 58.3% compare
  2. 13 Indonesia 54.4% compare
  3. 14 Argentina 53.8% compare
  4. 16 Dominican Republic 52.6% compare
  5. 17 Brazil 51.8% compare
  6. 18 Colombia 47.4% compare

See the full ranking of 40 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 53.8% 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 57.2% in 2020.
What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 47.7% in 2012.
How does Romania rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
Romania ranks 15th out of 40 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 8.8%. 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 (%) -urban. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%) -urban
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 395 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

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