Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Romania
Romania: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance was 21.8% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Romania, 2008–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
Romania recorded 21.8% for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 27.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Romania peaked at 31.4% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 21.8%, in 2020.
That places Romania 8th out of 40 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 29.7% | — |
| 2011 | 29.9% | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 31.4% | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 28.1% | -10.4% |
| 2019 | 24.5% | -12.6% |
| 2020 | 21.8% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | 21.8% | +0.0% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 21.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 21.6%, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Romania's 21.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.1%, 1.4× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.7% | 29.7% | 29.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 28.5% | 24.5% | 31.4% | 4 |
| 2020s | 21.8% | 21.8% | 21.8% | 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 21.8% 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 31.4% in 2012.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.8% in 2020.
- How does Romania rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
- Romania ranks 8th 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 27.0%. 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 (%) -urban. 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)