Poverty headcount ratio at $3.20 a day (PPP) in Romania
Romania: Poverty headcount ratio at $3.20 a day (PPP) was 1.3% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Poverty headcount ratio at $3.20 a day (PPP) in Romania, 1989–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in % of population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for poverty headcount ratio at $3.20 a day (ppp) in Romania is 1.3%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 53.6% on the previous year and down 91.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poverty headcount ratio at $3.20 a day (ppp) in Romania peaked at 39.9% in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1989.
That places Romania 74th out of 120 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Poverty headcount ratio at $3.20 a day (PPP) in Romania, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 2.6% | — |
| 1994 | 39.9% | +1434.6% |
| 1995 | 9.5% | -76.2% |
| 1997 | 11.0% | +15.8% |
| 1998 | 11.3% | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 26.9% | +138.1% |
| 2000 | 29.4% | +9.3% |
| 2001 | 23.3% | -20.7% |
| 2002 | 22.7% | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 19.1% | -15.9% |
| 2004 | 15.0% | -21.5% |
| 2005 | 12.1% | -19.3% |
| 2006 | 18.3% | +51.2% |
| 2007 | 14.3% | -21.9% |
| 2008 | 10.7% | -25.2% |
| 2009 | 10.1% | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 11.5% | +13.9% |
| 2011 | 13.0% | +13.0% |
| 2012 | 13.6% | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 15.5% | +14.0% |
| 2014 | 14.1% | -9.0% |
| 2015 | 12.9% | -8.5% |
| 2016 | 9.1% | -29.5% |
| 2017 | 6.8% | -25.3% |
| 2018 | 5.9% | -13.2% |
| 2019 | 4.8% | -18.6% |
| 2020 | 4.1% | -14.6% |
| 2021 | 3.0% | -26.8% |
| 2022 | 2.8% | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 1.3% | -53.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
| 1990s | 16.9% | 2.6% | 39.9% | 6 |
| 2000s | 17.5% | 10.1% | 29.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.7% | 4.8% | 15.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.8% | 1.3% | 4.1% | 4 |
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- Population density 46.8 people per km² (2100)
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- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8232 % change on previous year (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is poverty headcount ratio at $3.20 a day (ppp) in Romania?
- Poverty headcount ratio at $3.20 a day (ppp) in Romania was 1.3% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest poverty headcount ratio at $3.20 a day (ppp) recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 39.9% in 1994.
- What is the lowest poverty headcount ratio at $3.20 a day (ppp) recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1989.
- How does Romania rank for poverty headcount ratio at $3.20 a day (ppp)?
- Romania ranks 74th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is poverty headcount ratio at $3.20 a day (ppp) rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 91.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Poverty headcount ratio at $3.20 a day (PPP) (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release