Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Romania
Romania: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance was 17.1% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Romania, 2008–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
In 2021, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Romania stood at 17.1%.
That represents a change of down 3.2% on the previous year and down 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Romania peaked at 26.9% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 16.3%, in 2019.
Romania ranks 9th of 38 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 26.9% | — |
| 2011 | 23.8% | -11.6% |
| 2012 | 23.5% | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 19.3% | -17.8% |
| 2019 | 16.3% | -15.5% |
| 2020 | 17.7% | +8.4% |
| 2021 | 17.1% | -3.2% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 17.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 17.1%, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Romania's 17.1% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.1%, 1.0× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.9% | 26.9% | 26.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 20.7% | 16.3% | 23.8% | 4 |
| 2020s | 17.4% | 17.1% | 17.7% | 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 17.1% 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 26.9% in 2008.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.3% in 2019.
- How does Romania rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
- Romania ranks 9th out of 38 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 28.0%. 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 (%) -rural. 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)