Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Romania

Romania: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was 12.65 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
12.65 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 70.9%
World rank
43rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
226.4 % change on previous year
in 1967
All-time low
-304.61 % change on previous year
in 1993
Years of data
72
1951–2023

Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Romania, 1951–2023

-400-2000200195119872023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2023, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Romania stood at 12.65 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 70.9% on the previous year and up 412.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Romania peaked at 226.4 % change on previous year in 1967 and was at its lowest, -304.61 % change on previous year, in 1993.

Romania ranks 43rd of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s -2.93 % change on previous year -9.46 % change on previous year 1.63 % change on previous year 9
1960s 13.63 % change on previous year -23.34 % change on previous year 226.4 % change on previous year 10
1970s -4.02 % change on previous year -13.08 % change on previous year 33.03 % change on previous year 10
1980s -2.92 % change on previous year -27.82 % change on previous year 37.48 % change on previous year 10
1990s -75.59 % change on previous year -304.61 % change on previous year 19.08 % change on previous year 10
2000s -2.47 % change on previous year -109.52 % change on previous year 98.32 % change on previous year 10
2010s -13.6 % change on previous year -77.84 % change on previous year 14.34 % change on previous year 9
2020s -10.2 % change on previous year -57.1 % change on previous year 43.41 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 40 Singapore 14.47 % change on previous year compare
  2. 41 Russia 13.28 % change on previous year compare
  3. 42 Iceland 12.89 % change on previous year compare
  4. 44 Costa Rica 12.08 % change on previous year compare
  5. 45 Ukraine 11.8 % change on previous year compare
  6. 46 Cyprus 11.36 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 236 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Romania?
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Romania was 12.65 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 226.4 % change on previous year in 1967.
What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was -304.61 % change on previous year in 1993.
How does Romania rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
Romania ranks 43rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 412.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Romania data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Natural population growth, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
236 places, 17,199 data points, 1951–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.