Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in Romania
Romania: Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) was -131.19 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-131.19 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 121.8%
World rank
232nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
602.37 % change on previous year
in 2022
All-time low
-896.28 % change on previous year
in 1984
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Net migration, annual growth rate in Romania, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, net migration, annual growth rate in Romania stood at -131.19 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 121.8% on the previous year and down 1,940.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in Romania peaked at 602.37 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -896.28 % change on previous year, in 1984.
Romania ranks 232nd of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in Romania, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | -124.88 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | -762.27 % change on previous year | +510.4% |
| 1953 | -68.31 % change on previous year | -91.0% |
| 1954 | -19.19 % change on previous year | -71.9% |
| 1955 | -15.65 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 1956 | 70.66 % change on previous year | -551.4% |
| 1957 | -337.49 % change on previous year | -577.6% |
| 1958 | -2.42 % change on previous year | -99.3% |
| 1959 | -1.21 % change on previous year | -50.0% |
| 1960 | -1.33 % change on previous year | +10.2% |
| 1961 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -202.5% |
| 1962 | -2.76 % change on previous year | -302.8% |
| 1963 | -3.43 % change on previous year | +24.0% |
| 1964 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -28.4% |
| 1965 | -1.56 % change on previous year | -36.3% |
| 1966 | 57.87 % change on previous year | -3802.5% |
| 1967 | 246.44 % change on previous year | +325.8% |
| 1968 | -9.87 % change on previous year | -104.0% |
| 1969 | 122.76 % change on previous year | -1343.4% |
| 1970 | -3.92 % change on previous year | -103.2% |
| 1971 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -190.7% |
| 1972 | -16.86 % change on previous year | -574.6% |
| 1973 | -5.28 % change on previous year | -68.7% |
| 1974 | -88.53 % change on previous year | +1577.0% |
| 1975 | 35.69 % change on previous year | -140.3% |
| 1976 | 105.46 % change on previous year | +195.5% |
| 1977 | -250.07 % change on previous year | -337.1% |
| 1978 | -11.7 % change on previous year | -95.3% |
| 1979 | 5.81 % change on previous year | -149.7% |
| 1980 | 43.69 % change on previous year | +651.5% |
| 1981 | -25.21 % change on previous year | -157.7% |
| 1982 | 77.36 % change on previous year | -406.9% |
| 1983 | 165.46 % change on previous year | +113.9% |
| 1984 | -896.28 % change on previous year | -641.7% |
| 1985 | -14.13 % change on previous year | -98.4% |
| 1986 | -79.49 % change on previous year | +462.7% |
| 1987 | 15.03 % change on previous year | -118.9% |
| 1988 | -14.1 % change on previous year | -193.8% |
| 1989 | 30.76 % change on previous year | -318.2% |
| 1990 | -12.67 % change on previous year | -141.2% |
| 1991 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -127.6% |
| 1992 | -71.63 % change on previous year | -2150.3% |
| 1993 | -16.26 % change on previous year | -77.3% |
| 1994 | -3.77 % change on previous year | -76.8% |
| 1995 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -185.8% |
| 1996 | 4.04 % change on previous year | +24.8% |
| 1997 | -25.33 % change on previous year | -727.2% |
| 1998 | 8.3 % change on previous year | -132.8% |
| 1999 | -1.5 % change on previous year | -118.1% |
| 2000 | -11.94 % change on previous year | +693.7% |
| 2001 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -111.7% |
| 2002 | -16.93 % change on previous year | -1306.7% |
| 2003 | -0.5198 % change on previous year | -96.9% |
| 2004 | -9.61 % change on previous year | +1748.3% |
| 2005 | -11.7 % change on previous year | +21.8% |
| 2006 | -1.22 % change on previous year | -89.6% |
| 2007 | -0.235 % change on previous year | -80.7% |
| 2008 | -8.47 % change on previous year | +3506.6% |
| 2009 | 4.44 % change on previous year | -152.4% |
| 2010 | 11.3 % change on previous year | +154.3% |
| 2011 | 16.01 % change on previous year | +41.7% |
| 2012 | 63.42 % change on previous year | +296.1% |
| 2013 | 7.13 % change on previous year | -88.8% |
| 2014 | -1.54 % change on previous year | -121.6% |
| 2015 | -0.8548 % change on previous year | -44.5% |
| 2016 | 7.49 % change on previous year | -976.3% |
| 2017 | -0.0242 % change on previous year | -100.3% |
| 2018 | 0.1904 % change on previous year | -887.3% |
| 2019 | 15.47 % change on previous year | +8025.0% |
| 2020 | 52.7 % change on previous year | +240.6% |
| 2021 | -34.31 % change on previous year | -165.1% |
| 2022 | 602.37 % change on previous year | -1855.9% |
| 2023 | -131.19 % change on previous year | -121.8% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's -131.19 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -6.35 % change on previous year, 20.6× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Romania's -131.19 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -37.79 % change on previous year, 3.5× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in Romania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +8025.0% | 0.1904 % change on previous year | 15.47 % change on previous year |
| 1966 | +3802.5% | -1.56 % change on previous year | 57.87 % change on previous year |
| 2008 | -3506.6% | -0.235 % change on previous year | -8.47 % change on previous year |
| 1992 | -2150.3% | 3.49 % change on previous year | -71.63 % change on previous year |
| 2004 | -1748.3% | -0.5198 % change on previous year | -9.61 % change on previous year |
| 2022 | +1855.9% | -34.31 % change on previous year | 602.37 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -140.08 % change on previous year | -762.27 % change on previous year | 70.66 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 40.7 % change on previous year | -9.87 % change on previous year | 246.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -22.58 % change on previous year | -250.07 % change on previous year | 105.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -69.69 % change on previous year | -896.28 % change on previous year | 165.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -11.21 % change on previous year | -71.63 % change on previous year | 8.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -5.48 % change on previous year | -16.93 % change on previous year | 4.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.86 % change on previous year | -1.54 % change on previous year | 63.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 122.39 % change on previous year | -131.19 % change on previous year | 602.37 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 229 Iraq -107.43 % change on previous year compare
- 230 Kazakhstan -110.54 % change on previous year compare
- 231 Moldova -120.83 % change on previous year compare
- 233 Senegal -160.88 % change on previous year compare
- 234 Sudan -184.22 % change on previous year compare
- 235 Greece -195.26 % change on previous year compare
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 net migration, annual growth rate in Romania?
- Net migration, annual growth rate in Romania was -131.19 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 602.37 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was -896.28 % change on previous year in 1984.
- How does Romania rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
- Romania ranks 232nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1,940.7%. 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 Net migration, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Net migration metrics Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.