Net migration by age and sex in Romania
Romania: Net migration by age and sex was 71,347 Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
71,347 Number
Change on year
down 15.9%
World rank
11th
of 41 countries
All-time high
90,713 Number
in 2022
All-time low
-70,123 Number
in 2016
Years of data
12
2013–2024
Net migration by age and sex in Romania, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration by age and sex in Romania is 71,347 Number, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 15.9% on the previous year and up 293.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration by age and sex in Romania peaked at 90,713 Number in 2022 and was at its lowest, -70,123 Number, in 2016.
Romania ranks 11th of 41 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration by age and sex in Romania, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -8,109 Number | — |
| 2014 | -36,836 Number | +354.3% |
| 2015 | -61,923 Number | +68.1% |
| 2016 | -70,123 Number | +13.2% |
| 2017 | -64,758 Number | -7.7% |
| 2018 | -59,083 Number | -8.8% |
| 2019 | -31,314 Number | -47.0% |
| 2020 | -41,299 Number | +31.9% |
| 2021 | -22,219 Number | -46.2% |
| 2022 | 90,713 Number | -508.3% |
| 2023 | 84,847 Number | -6.5% |
| 2024 | 71,347 Number | -15.9% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 71,347 Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35,531 Number, 2.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Romania's 71,347 Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 35,531 Number, 2.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -47,449 Number | -70,123 Number | -8,109 Number | 7 |
| 2020s | 36,678 Number | -41,299 Number | 90,713 Number | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More population data for Romania
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5328 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7777 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.8% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 440,116 people (2100)
- Population density 46.8 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.8% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8232 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.3241 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration by age and sex in Romania?
- Net migration by age and sex in Romania was 71,347 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest net migration by age and sex recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 90,713 Number in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was -70,123 Number in 2016.
- How does Romania rank for net migration by age and sex?
- Romania ranks 11th out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net migration by age and sex rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 293.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Net migration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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