How does Romania rank for population only receiving all social assistance?

Romania ranks 14th out of 38 countries with data for 2021.

Is population only receiving all social assistance rising or falling in Romania?

Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. 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 only receiving All Social Assistance (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Population only receiving All Social Assistance in Romania

Name: Population only receiving All Social Assistance in Romania
Creator: ASPIRE
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Romania: Population only receiving All Social Assistance was 40.1% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

40.1%

Change on year

down 0.5%

World rank

14th

of 38 countries

All-time high

41.1%

in 2019

All-time low

33.1%

in 2008

Years of data

2008–2021

Population only receiving All Social Assistance in Romania, 2008–2021

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2021, population only receiving all social assistance in Romania stood at 40.1%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 14.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population only receiving all social assistance in Romania peaked at 41.1% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 33.1%, in 2008.

Romania ranks 14th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	33.1%	33.1%	33.1%	1
2010s	37.2%	34.9%	41.1%	4
2020s	40.2%	40.1%	40.3%	2

Countries ranked near Romania

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More work & labour data for Romania

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)
Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 51.3% (2025)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 61.7% (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is population only receiving all social assistance in Romania?: Population only receiving all social assistance in Romania was 40.1% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population only receiving all social assistance recorded in Romania?: The highest recorded value was 41.1% in 2019.
What is the lowest population only receiving all social assistance recorded in Romania?: The lowest recorded value was 33.1% in 2008.
How does Romania rank for population only receiving all social assistance?: Romania ranks 14th out of 38 countries with data for 2021.
Is population only receiving all social assistance rising or falling in Romania?: Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. 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 only receiving All Social Assistance (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Population only receiving All Social Assistance (%)
Unit: %
Source: ASPIRE
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 39 places, 390 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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