Total population in Romania
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Romania was 18,908,650 people, down from 19,015,088 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Romania with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Romania
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 908 650 |
| 2024 | 19 015 088 |
| 2023 | 19 118 479 |
| 2022 | 19 166 772 |
| 2021 | 19 248 161 |
| 2020 | 19 392 469 |
| 2019 | 19 501 542 |
| 2018 | 19 597 872 |
| 2017 | 19 689 402 |
| 2016 | 19 777 051 |
| 2015 | 19 871 019 |
| 2014 | 19 968 174 |
| 2013 | 20 062 921 |
| 2012 | 20 158 452 |
| 2011 | 20 282 011 |
| 2010 | 20 432 574 |
| 2009 | 20 576 927 |
| 2008 | 20 718 742 |
| 2007 | 20 870 716 |
| 2006 | 21 035 732 |
| 2005 | 21 213 388 |
| 2004 | 21 403 217 |
| 2003 | 21 593 450 |
| 2002 | 21 770 017 |
| 2001 | 21 919 917 |
| 2000 | 22 046 262 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.