Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Romania
Romania: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance was 29.6% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Romania, 2008–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
Romania recorded 29.6% for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 31.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Romania peaked at 44.2% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 29.6%, in 2021.
Romania ranks 9th of 40 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Romania, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 34.5% | — |
| 2011 | 43.4% | +25.8% |
| 2012 | 44.2% | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 30.9% | -30.2% |
| 2019 | 32.3% | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 30.9% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 29.6% | -3.9% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 29.6% is above the median for high income countries, which is 29.6%, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Romania's 29.6% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26.6%, 1.1× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.5% | 34.5% | 34.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 37.7% | 30.9% | 44.2% | 4 |
| 2020s | 30.3% | 29.6% | 30.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More work & labour data for Romania
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7777 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7486 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.8063 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.18 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1264 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 10,932 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,465 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,408 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,360 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 10,768 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Romania?
- Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Romania was 29.6% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 44.2% in 2012.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.6% in 2021.
- How does Romania rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
- Romania ranks 9th out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
- Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.6%. 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 the 1st quintile (poorest) 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)