Romania Population
19.0M▼ −0.0M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Romania's total population fell to 19.02 million in 2025 from 19.05 million in 2024. The figure is 0.6 million above the all-time low of 18.41 million recorded in 1960 and far below the peak of 23.20 million in 1990. The annual series begins in 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.0M | 19.1M | 23.2MDec 1990 | 18.4MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 55.5% | 55.5% | 60.2% | 44.7% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 12.2M | 12.3M | 15.3M | 12.0M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in Romania averaged 20.9M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 23.2M in Dec 1990 and a record low of 18.4M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population measures the number of residents in Romania, expressed in millions. Data are reported annually, with the series spanning from 1960 to the present. The indicator counts all individuals residing in the country, regardless of citizenship or legal status.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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