Population growth in Romania

Romania: Population growth was -0.0486 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-0.0486
Change on year
down 173.7%
World rank
58th
of 74 countries
All-time high
1.65
in 1967
All-time low
-1.83
in 2002
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Population growth in Romania, 1961–2024

-2-1012196119922024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population growth in Romania is -0.0486, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 173.7% on the previous year and up 87.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population growth in Romania peaked at 1.65 in 1967 and was at its lowest, -1.83, in 2002.

Romania ranks 58th of 74 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.9274 0.5926 1.65 9
1970s 0.9896 0.6313 1.25 10
1980s 0.4734 0.3543 0.6543 10
1990s -0.3022 -0.9035 0.1742 10
2000s -0.9833 -1.83 -0.1294 10
2010s -0.5013 -0.594 -0.3713 10
2020s -0.333 -0.746 0.0659 5

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 55 Estonia 0.1499 compare
  2. 56 Montenegro -0.0006 compare
  3. 57 Greece -0.0213 compare
  4. 59 Italy -0.0534 compare
  5. 60 Bulgaria -0.0803 compare
  6. 61 Slovak Republic -0.0861 compare

See the full ranking of 74 places β†’

More population data for Romania

All data for Romania β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is population growth in Romania?
Population growth in Romania was -0.0486 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest population growth recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 1.65 in 1967.
What is the lowest population growth recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was -1.83 in 2002.
How does Romania rank for population growth?
Romania ranks 58th out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
Is population growth rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 87.0%. 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 Population growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population growth (annual %)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
74 places, 4,706 data points, 1961–2024
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