🇷🇴 Romania
With 19,020,271 inhabitants (2025), Romania ranks 67 out of 213 in the population ranking (Europe). GDP per capita – Romania: $22,538 /inh. (2025), ranking 70 out of 211. Economic growth is 0.7 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 6 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 7.2 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Romania, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: access to employment (1/186).
Weaknesses – Romania, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Budget balance (148/158), Obesity among adult men (176/196), GDP growth (181/211).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Romania has $22,538 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Romania has 6 %, close to the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Romania has 7.2 %, above the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: Romania has 0.7 %, below the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $968B | 2025 | 34 of 201 |
| GDP | $428.7B | 2025 | 38 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $50,895 /inh. | 2025 | 52 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $12,194 /inh. | 2021 | 52 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $20,190 /inh. | 2025 | 68 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $22,538 /inh. | 2025 | 70 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 1.1 % | 2021 | 117 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 0.8 % | 2025 | 154 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 0.7 % | 2025 | 181 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price of a Big Mac | $4.01 | 2026 | 18 of 55 |
| Lending interest rate | 8.5 % | 2025 | 73 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 41.5 % | 2025 | 117 of 164 |
| Real interest rate | 0.3 % | 2025 | 121 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 4.47 LCU/$ | 2025 | 123 of 211 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 7.2 % | 2025 | 156 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 8.2 % | 2025 | 178 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in industry | 32.6 % | 2025 | 10 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 56.5 % | 2025 | 102 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 10.9 % | 2025 | 106 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 6 % | 2025 | 112 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 14.5 % | 2025 | 144 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 48.3 % | 2025 | 149 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 24.5 % | 2025 | 153 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 51.3 % | 2025 | 155 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $50B | 2025 | 36 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $109.1B | 2025 | 39 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 13.4 % | 2024 | 54 of 185 |
| Exports of goods and services | 35.5 % | 2025 | 99 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 40.7 % | 2025 | 106 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 76.2 % | 2025 | 111 of 192 |
| Current account balance | -7.9 % | 2025 | 162 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 5,023,000 arr. | 2020 | 37 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $9.4B | 2025 | 40 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $1.6B | 2020 | 65 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 2.5 % | 2025 | 94 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 2.2 % | 2025 | 97 of 201 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government spending | 37.3 % | 2022 | 27 of 160 |
| Military spending | 2.3 % | 2025 | 56 of 165 |
| Research and development spending | 0.5 % | 2023 | 69 of 155 |
| Tax revenue | 16.2 % | 2024 | 83 of 161 |
| Government final consumption | 17.3 % | 2025 | 88 of 187 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 17.7 % | 2024 | 110 of 159 |
| Budget balance | -8.8 % | 2024 | 148 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total reserves (including gold) | $90.6B | 2025 | 32 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 5.5 months | 2025 | 61 of 177 |
| Stock market capitalization | 16.5 % | 2025 | 78 of 101 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 22.1 % | 2025 | 138 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross capital formation | 25.9 % | 2025 | 65 of 185 |
| Services | 61.7 % | 2025 | 74 of 202 |
| Industry (including construction) | 25.3 % | 2025 | 82 of 205 |
| Manufacturing | 11.8 % | 2025 | 82 of 201 |
| Household final consumption | 62 % | 2025 | 99 of 189 |
| Gross savings | 18 % | 2025 | 114 of 178 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 % | 2025 | 131 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2020 | 1 of 178 |
| Adults with an official ID | 99.2 % | 2021 | 21 of 145 |
| Median age of the population | 42.6 yrs | 2023 | 33 of 226 |
| Share of women in the population | 51.6 % | 2025 | 36 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 20.1 % | 2025 | 37 of 213 |
| Population | 19,020,271 inhab. | 2025 | 67 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.6 per 100 girls | 2024 | 73 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 55.5 per 100 | 2025 | 104 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 64.3 % | 2025 | 110 of 213 |
| Urban population | 52.2 % | 2025 | 148 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 15.6 % | 2025 | 170 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 93.9 per 100 women | 2025 | 178 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 48.4 % | 2025 | 178 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate | 12.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 13 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 2.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 49 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 7.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 56 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 56 of 194 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 66 yrs | 2023 | 66 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 10.3 per 100,000 | 2019 | 66 of 188 |
| Suicide rate | 8.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 72 of 183 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 80.3 yrs | 2024 | 81 of 213 |
| Male suicide rate | 14.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 82 of 183 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 76.5 yrs | 2024 | 92 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 72.8 yrs | 2024 | 97 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.39 children/woman | 2024 | 176 of 213 |
| Population growth | -0.17 % | 2025 | 182 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 7.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 194 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic drinking water | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Hospital beds | 7.2 per 1,000 | 2022 | 9 of 190 |
| Nurses and midwives | 8.25 per 1,000 | 2022 | 32 of 196 |
| Physicians | 3.63 per 1,000 | 2022 | 41 of 193 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.2 % | 2024 | 46 of 152 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 23 % | 2023 | 75 of 191 |
| Health expenditure | 5.7 % | 2023 | 110 of 191 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 90.5 % | 2024 | 118 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 60 per 100,000 | 2024 | 125 of 206 |
| Measles vaccination | 78 % | 2024 | 151 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 17.1 L/person | 2024 | 2 of 202 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 27 kg/m² | 2016 | 51 of 190 |
| Average height of women | 162.7 cm | 2014 | 51 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 174.7 cm | 2014 | 53 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.8 kg/m² | 2016 | 70 of 190 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 7.5 % | 2024 | 76 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult women | 30 % | 2024 | 119 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 38.4 % | 2024 | 123 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 29.7 % | 2024 | 137 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 21 % | 2024 | 138 of 165 |
| Adult obesity | 32.4 % | 2024 | 150 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 34.5 % | 2024 | 176 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Christians | 98.5 % | 2020 | 5 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.1 % | 2020 | 38 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 46 % | 2022 | 44 of 112 |
| Frequent prayer | 65.2 % | 2022 | 44 of 80 |
| Importance of religion in life | 80.3 % | 2022 | 56 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 93 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.31 | 2003 | 121 of 205 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 3.4 % | 2024 | 127 of 212 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.9 % | 2020 | 132 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.4 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.17 | 2003 | 134 of 203 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.24 | 2003 | 150 of 204 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.1 % | 2020 | 170 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini index | 29.8 | 2023 | 31 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 0.7 % | 2023 | 52 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7 % | 2023 | 90 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 21.8 % | 2023 | 158 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 5 countries | 2026 | 31 of 223 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 45.9 ° | 2026 | 37 of 232 |
| Length of land borders | 2,844 km | 2026 | 67 of 230 |
| Land area | 230,080 km² | 2024 | 80 of 212 |
| Total area | 238,397 km² | 2024 | 81 of 212 |
| Population density | 82.8 inh./km² | 2024 | 118 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 225 km | 2026 | 133 of 227 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0.3 % | 2015 | 49 of 212 |
| Average elevation | 414 m | 2026 | 92 of 166 |
| Highest point | 2,544 m | 2026 | 96 of 229 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 2,225 m³/inh. | 2022 | 98 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 637 mm | 2022 | 123 of 180 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 36.4 % | 2024 | 19 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 55.2 % | 2024 | 50 of 207 |
| Protected land areas | 24.6 % | 2025 | 57 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 30.2 % | 2024 | 112 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.42 | 2025 | 58 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.42 | 2025 | 66 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.46 | 2025 | 69 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.61 | 2025 | 70 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.66 | 2025 | 74 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.75 | 2025 | 85 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.66 | 2025 | 103 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.96 | 2025 | 25 of 174 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.88 | 2025 | 46 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.85 | 2025 | 53 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.85 | 2025 | 57 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.75 | 2025 | 66 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.84 | 2025 | 67 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.78 | 2025 | 68 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.81 | 2025 | 72 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.95 | 2025 | 85 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 46 pts | 2024 | 66 of 179 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.69 | 2025 | 69 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.75 | 2025 | 72 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.37 | 2025 | 74 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.27 | 2025 | 75 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.44 | 2025 | 75 of 203 |
| Political corruption index | 0.42 | 2025 | 76 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.3 | 2025 | 81 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0 | 2025 | 94 of 205 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.3 | 2025 | 96 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.21 | 2025 | 99 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 7 % | 2012 | 25 of 106 |
| Share of women in parliament | 22.4 % | 2025 | 111 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 13.3 % | 2025 | 132 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,946 | 2025 | 135 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Mandatory quota of 40% or more | 2025 | 14 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 75 /100 | 2025 | 12 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 90.7 /100 | 2025 | 13 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 15 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 63.3 /100 | 2025 | 135 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 7.8 pts | 2025 | 55 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible by court decision | 2025 | 7 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 32 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 21 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 1.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 49 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Derivatives only (CBD, medicines) | 2026 | 9 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 14 wks | 2026 | 12 of 61 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 11.9 % | 2004 | 46 of 150 |
| Maternal mortality | 12 per 100,000 | 2023 | 51 of 192 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 50.5 % | 2005 | 77 of 181 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 32.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 117 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 93 % | 2020 | 142 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (men) | 65 yrs | 2023 | 12 of 78 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $1,818 | 2026 | 23 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $906 | 2025 | 36 of 168 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 62.3 yrs | 2023 | 37 of 78 |
| Trade union membership rate | 21.4 % | 2018 | 51 of 137 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 79.8 % | 2022 | 60 of 210 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 15 % | 2017 | 69 of 99 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.8 /10 | 2024 | 102 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 6.9 % | 2021 | 37 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 10 yrs | 2025 | 80 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Romania?
Romania has about 19,020,271 inhabitants (2025), ranking 67 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Romania?
GDP per capita is $22,538 /inh. (2025): Romania ranks 70 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Romania?
Annual inflation is 7.2 % (2025); Romania ranks 156 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Romania?
The unemployment rate is 6 % (2025); Romania ranks 112 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Romania stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: Romania has $22,538 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Romania come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.