Net migration by age and sex in Romania
Romania: Net migration by age and sex was 71,347 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
71,347
Change on year
down 15.9%
World rank
11th
of 41 countries
All-time high
90,713
in 2022
All-time low
-70,123
in 2016
Years of data
12
2013–2024
Net migration by age and sex in Romania, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration by age and sex in Romania is 71,347, 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 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -70,123, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -8,109 | — |
| 2014 | -36,836 | +354.3% |
| 2015 | -61,923 | +68.1% |
| 2016 | -70,123 | +13.2% |
| 2017 | -64,758 | -7.7% |
| 2018 | -59,083 | -8.8% |
| 2019 | -31,314 | -47.0% |
| 2020 | -41,299 | +31.9% |
| 2021 | -22,219 | -46.2% |
| 2022 | 90,713 | -508.3% |
| 2023 | 84,847 | -6.5% |
| 2024 | 71,347 | -15.9% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 71,347 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35,531, 2.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Romania's 71,347 is above the median for high income countries, which is 35,531, 2.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -47,449 | -70,123 | -8,109 | 7 |
| 2020s | 36,678 | -41,299 | 90,713 | 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 net migration by age and sex in Romania?
- Net migration by age and sex in Romania was 71,347 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 in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was -70,123 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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