Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Romania
Romania: Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate was 0.4857 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Romania, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Romania recorded 0.4857 % change on previous year for population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.8% on the previous year and up 112.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Romania peaked at 6.54 % change on previous year in 1984 and was at its lowest, -4.32 % change on previous year, in 2014.
Romania ranks 155th of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Romania, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.92 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -32.0% |
| 1973 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -52.8% |
| 1974 | -0.4293 % change on previous year | -134.2% |
| 1975 | -3.03 % change on previous year | +606.1% |
| 1976 | -3.68 % change on previous year | +21.4% |
| 1977 | -3.98 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 1978 | -1.84 % change on previous year | -53.9% |
| 1979 | -1.21 % change on previous year | -34.2% |
| 1980 | -1.78 % change on previous year | +47.4% |
| 1981 | -2.96 % change on previous year | +65.9% |
| 1982 | -3.05 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 5.96 % change on previous year | -295.8% |
| 1984 | 6.54 % change on previous year | +9.7% |
| 1985 | 5.22 % change on previous year | -20.3% |
| 1986 | 3.64 % change on previous year | -30.2% |
| 1987 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 1988 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -14.6% |
| 1989 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 1990 | 3.52 % change on previous year | +57.4% |
| 1991 | 3.48 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 3.54 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1993 | -2.48 % change on previous year | -170.0% |
| 1994 | -2.99 % change on previous year | +20.7% |
| 1995 | -1.81 % change on previous year | -39.3% |
| 1996 | -1.14 % change on previous year | -37.0% |
| 1997 | -0.8492 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 1998 | -1.8 % change on previous year | +111.7% |
| 1999 | -2.47 % change on previous year | +37.6% |
| 2000 | -1.94 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 2001 | -1.47 % change on previous year | -24.4% |
| 2002 | -0.718 % change on previous year | -51.0% |
| 2003 | -1.67 % change on previous year | +133.2% |
| 2004 | -2.27 % change on previous year | +35.5% |
| 2005 | -2.42 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2006 | -3.42 % change on previous year | +41.2% |
| 2007 | -3.85 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 2008 | -3.06 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 2009 | -1.96 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 2010 | -3.11 % change on previous year | +59.2% |
| 2011 | -3.83 % change on previous year | +22.9% |
| 2012 | -3.7 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2013 | -4.3 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 2014 | -4.32 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 2015 | -4.04 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 2016 | -3.25 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 2017 | -1.84 % change on previous year | -43.4% |
| 2018 | -1.93 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 2019 | -1.17 % change on previous year | -39.2% |
| 2020 | -0.7547 % change on previous year | -35.6% |
| 2021 | 0.1333 % change on previous year | -117.7% |
| 2022 | 0.7322 % change on previous year | +449.5% |
| 2023 | 2.19 % change on previous year | +198.8% |
| 2024 | 0.4422 % change on previous year | -79.8% |
| 2025 | 0.4857 % change on previous year | +9.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.7034 % change on previous year | -3.98 % change on previous year | 3.92 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.12 % change on previous year | -3.05 % change on previous year | 6.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.3003 % change on previous year | -2.99 % change on previous year | 3.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.28 % change on previous year | -3.85 % change on previous year | -0.718 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.15 % change on previous year | -4.32 % change on previous year | -1.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5378 % change on previous year | -0.7547 % change on previous year | 2.19 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 152 Japan 0.5096 % change on previous year compare
- 153 Montenegro 0.4938 % change on previous year compare
- 154 Cyprus 0.4922 % change on previous year compare
- 156 Namibia 0.4801 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Guam 0.4643 % change on previous year compare
- 158 Denmark 0.4532 % 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 population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Romania?
- Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Romania was 0.4857 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 6.54 % change on previous year in 1984.
- What is the lowest population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.32 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does Romania rank for population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Romania ranks 155th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.0%. 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 Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), 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 Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 15-24 years UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.