Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Romania
Romania: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 3,130 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Romania, 1970–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of origin in Romania is 3,130, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 7.2% on the previous year and up 80.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Romania peaked at 51,282 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 60, in 1971.
That places Romania 86th out of 205 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.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 100 | — |
| 1971 | 60 | -40.0% |
| 1972 | 90 | +50.0% |
| 1973 | 90 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 70 | -22.2% |
| 1975 | 70 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 60 | -14.3% |
| 1980 | 772 | +1186.7% |
| 1981 | 854 | +10.6% |
| 1982 | 1,157 | +35.5% |
| 1983 | 1,211 | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 962 | -20.6% |
| 1985 | 2,201 | +128.8% |
| 1986 | 1,024 | -53.5% |
| 1987 | 1,890 | +84.6% |
| 1988 | 20,247 | +971.3% |
| 1989 | 45,978 | +127.1% |
| 1990 | 51,282 | +11.5% |
| 1991 | 27,177 | -47.0% |
| 1992 | 25,118 | -7.6% |
| 1993 | 23,566 | -6.2% |
| 1994 | 22,273 | -5.5% |
| 1995 | 16,977 | -23.8% |
| 1996 | 11,872 | -30.1% |
| 1997 | 8,955 | -24.6% |
| 1998 | 10,924 | +22.0% |
| 1999 | 8,560 | -21.6% |
| 2000 | 7,348 | -14.2% |
| 2001 | 6,052 | -17.6% |
| 2002 | 8,842 | +46.1% |
| 2003 | 8,384 | -5.2% |
| 2004 | 6,043 | -27.9% |
| 2005 | 11,495 | +90.2% |
| 2006 | 7,224 | -37.2% |
| 2007 | 5,299 | -26.6% |
| 2008 | 4,747 | -10.4% |
| 2009 | 4,350 | -8.4% |
| 2010 | 3,926 | -9.7% |
| 2011 | 3,422 | -12.8% |
| 2012 | 2,802 | -18.1% |
| 2013 | 2,331 | -16.8% |
| 2014 | 1,917 | -17.8% |
| 2015 | 1,731 | -9.7% |
| 2016 | 1,195 | -31.0% |
| 2017 | 1,210 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 1,155 | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 1,352 | +17.1% |
| 2020 | 1,343 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 1,417 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 3,959 | +179.4% |
| 2023 | 1,825 | -53.9% |
| 2024 | 2,919 | +59.9% |
| 2025 | 3,130 | +7.2% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 3,130 is above the median for high income countries, which is 111, 28.2× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Romania's 3,130 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 422, 7.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Romania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | +1186.7% | 60 | 772 |
| 1988 | +971.3% | 1,890 | 20,247 |
| 2022 | +179.4% | 1,417 | 3,959 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 77.14 | 60 | 100 | 7 |
| 1980s | 7,630 | 772 | 45,978 | 10 |
| 1990s | 20,670 | 8,560 | 51,282 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,978 | 4,350 | 11,495 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,104 | 1,155 | 3,926 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,432 | 1,343 | 3,959 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
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- 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)
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- 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 refugee population by country or territory of origin in Romania?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Romania was 3,130 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 51,282 in 1990.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 60 in 1971.
- How does Romania rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Romania ranks 86th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 80.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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