New internal displacements in Romania
Romania: New internal displacements was 1,571 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1,571
Change on year
down 76.1%
World rank
100th
of 170 countries
All-time high
10,520
in 2008
All-time low
51
in 2023
Years of data
12
2008–2025
New internal displacements in Romania, 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Romania is 1,571, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 76.1% on the previous year and up 900.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Romania peaked at 10,520 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 51, in 2023.
That places Romania 100th out of 170 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New internal displacements in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10,520 | — |
| 2014 | 2,235 | -78.8% |
| 2015 | 157 | -93.0% |
| 2016 | 1,480 | +842.7% |
| 2018 | 1,206 | -18.5% |
| 2019 | 460 | -61.9% |
| 2020 | 287 | -37.6% |
| 2021 | 412 | +43.6% |
| 2022 | 163 | -60.4% |
| 2023 | 51 | -68.7% |
| 2024 | 6,574 | +12790.2% |
| 2025 | 1,571 | -76.1% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 1,571 is above the median for high income countries, which is 790, 2.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Romania's 1,571 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 323, 4.9× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10,520 | 10,520 | 10,520 | 1 |
| 2010s | 1,108 | 157 | 2,235 | 5 |
| 2020s | 1,510 | 51 | 6,574 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More population data for Romania
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 17,457 Persons (2050)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Romania?
- New internal displacements in Romania was 1,571 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 10,520 in 2008.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 51 in 2023.
- How does Romania rank for new internal displacements?
- Romania ranks 100th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 900.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of New internal displacements. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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