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

Romania: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social was 11.7% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
11.7%
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
13th
of 40 countries
All-time high
12.3%
in 2019
All-time low
8.4%
in 2011
Years of data
7
2008–2021

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

02.557.51012.52008201420212008: 11.8 %2011: 8.4 %2012: 8.6 %2016: 11.2 %2019: 12.3 %2020: 11.9 %2021: 11.7 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Romania is 11.7%, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and up 38.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Romania peaked at 12.3% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 8.4%, in 2011.

That places Romania 13th out of 40 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 Insurance (%) in Romania, 2008 to 2021.
Year % Change
2008 11.8%
2011 8.4% -28.6%
2012 8.6% +2.4%
2016 11.2% +30.1%
2019 12.3% +9.0%
2020 11.9% -2.7%
2021 11.7% -1.8%

Romania compared with similar countries

  • Romania's 11.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.4%, 2.6× the median. (7 countries reporting)
  • Romania's 11.7% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 22.4%, 52% of the median. (14 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 11.8% 11.8% 11.8% 1
2010s 10.1% 8.4% 12.3% 4
2020s 11.8% 11.7% 11.9% 2

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 10 Poland 17.3% compare
  2. 11 Türkiye 17.3% compare
  3. 12 Belarus 15.6% compare
  4. 14 Russian Federation 9.6% compare
  5. 15 Argentina 6.4% compare
  6. 16 Brazil 5.2% 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 11.7% 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 12.3% in 2019.
What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 8.4% in 2011.
How does Romania rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
Romania ranks 13th 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 38.8%. 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 Insurance (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Insurance (%)
Unit
%
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 Insurance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)