Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Romania
Romania: Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household was 38.6 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
38.6
Change on year
up 11.2%
World rank
33rd
of 49 countries
All-time high
38.6
in 2025
All-time low
30.9
in 2016
Years of data
19
2007–2025
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Romania, 2007–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Romania is 38.6, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.2% on the previous year and up 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Romania peaked at 38.6 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 30.9, in 2016.
That places Romania 33rd out of 49 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 33.8 | — |
| 2008 | 37.1 | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 35.9 | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 35.4 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 35.7 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 35 | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 34 | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 33.4 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 32.8 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 30.9 | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 31.4 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 32.2 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 32.9 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 33.2 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 35 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | 33.6 | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 37.1 | +10.4% |
| 2024 | 34.7 | -6.5% |
| 2025 | 38.6 | +11.2% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 38.6 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 45.15, 85% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Romania's 38.6 is below the median for high income countries, which is 45.2, 85% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.6 | 33.8 | 37.1 | 3 |
| 2010s | 33.37 | 30.9 | 35.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.37 | 33.2 | 38.6 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
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- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.41 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7777 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5328 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.3241 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8232 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.785 (2100)
- Population density 46.8 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 440,116 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Romania?
- Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household in Romania was 38.6 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 38.6 in 2025.
- What is the lowest distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.9 in 2016.
- How does Romania rank for distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household?
- Romania ranks 33rd out of 49 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population aged 65 and over by type of household. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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