Emigration by age and sex in Romania
Romania: Emigration by age and sex was 215,191 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
215,191
Change on year
down 10.1%
World rank
6th
of 45 countries
All-time high
302,796
in 2008
All-time low
161,755
in 2013
Years of data
17
2008–2024
Emigration by age and sex in Romania, 2008–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for emigration by age and sex in Romania is 215,191, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 10.1% on the previous year and up 24.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emigration by age and sex in Romania peaked at 302,796 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 161,755, in 2013.
That places Romania 6th out of 45 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Emigration by age and sex in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 302,796 | — |
| 2009 | 246,626 | -18.6% |
| 2010 | 197,985 | -19.7% |
| 2011 | 195,551 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 170,186 | -13.0% |
| 2013 | 161,755 | -5.0% |
| 2014 | 172,871 | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 194,718 | +12.6% |
| 2016 | 207,578 | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 242,193 | +16.7% |
| 2018 | 231,661 | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 233,736 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 186,818 | -20.1% |
| 2021 | 216,861 | +16.1% |
| 2022 | 202,311 | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 239,244 | +18.3% |
| 2024 | 215,191 | -10.1% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 215,191 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 69,467, 3.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Romania's 215,191 is above the median for high income countries, which is 63,772, 3.4× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 274,711 | 246,626 | 302,796 | 2 |
| 2010s | 200,823 | 161,755 | 242,193 | 10 |
| 2020s | 212,085 | 186,818 | 239,244 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More population data for Romania
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7777 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 17,457 Persons (2050)
- 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 emigration by age and sex in Romania?
- Emigration by age and sex in Romania was 215,191 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest emigration by age and sex recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 302,796 in 2008.
- What is the lowest emigration by age and sex recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 161,755 in 2013.
- How does Romania rank for emigration by age and sex?
- Romania ranks 6th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is emigration by age and sex rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.5%. 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 Emigration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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