Share of male vs. female employment in industry in Romania
Romania: Share of male vs. female employment in industry was 40.4% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
40.4%
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
12th
of 186 countries
All-time high
43.0%
in 1991
All-time low
33.4%
in 2001
Years of data
35
1991–2025
Share of male vs. female employment in industry in Romania, 1991–2025
Source: ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of male vs. female employment in industry in Romania is 40.4%, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of male vs. female employment in industry in Romania peaked at 43.0% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 33.4%, in 2001.
Romania ranks 12th of 186 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Share of male vs. female employment in industry in Romania, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 43.0% | — |
| 1992 | 42.6% | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 42.2% | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 42.0% | -0.4% |
| 1995 | 40.3% | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 40.3% | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 39.8% | -1.2% |
| 1998 | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 36.0% | -4.9% |
| 2000 | 33.9% | -6.1% |
| 2001 | 33.4% | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 37.4% | +11.9% |
| 2003 | 36.8% | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 38.7% | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 38.5% | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 38.3% | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 40.1% | +4.5% |
| 2008 | 41.1% | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 39.6% | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 38.3% | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 38.7% | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 37.9% | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 38.5% | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 38.0% | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 39.6% | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 39.5% | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 39.3% | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 39.7% | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 39.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 40.3% | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 40.3% | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 40.7% | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 40.3% | -1.0% |
| 2025 | 40.4% | +0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 40.5% | 36.0% | 43.0% | 9 |
| 2000s | 37.8% | 33.4% | 41.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.8% | 37.9% | 39.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.3% | 39.5% | 40.7% | 6 |
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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 share of male vs. female employment in industry in Romania?
- Share of male vs. female employment in industry in Romania was 40.4% in 2025, according to ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of male vs. female employment in industry recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 43.0% in 1991.
- What is the lowest share of male vs. female employment in industry recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.4% in 2001.
- How does Romania rank for share of male vs. female employment in industry?
- Romania ranks 12th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of male vs. female employment in industry rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of male vs. female employment in industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of total employment working in the industry sector.