Romania Population 2026
As of 2025, Romania has an estimated population of 19,051,804. The country ranks 66th globally by population size and is classified as a high-income economy in the Europe & Central Asia region.
Population Trend (Romania)
Population by Decade
Population milestones
How Romania's population changed across key years (World Bank estimates).
Overview
Romania's demographic trajectory reflects a long-term trend of population decline. Over the past decade, the 10-year average growth rate has been -0.44%, indicating consistent annual losses. The most recent 1-year growth rate of -0.05% suggests a slight deceleration in the pace of decline compared to the average, but the overall population continues to shrink. This pattern is driven by factors such as low birth rates, an aging population, and net emigration, which have reduced the country's population from over 22 million in the 1990s.
Key Facts
- The latest population estimate for Romania in 2025 is 19,051,804.
- Romania's 1-year population growth rate in 2025 is -0.05%.
- The 10-year average annual population growth rate is -0.44%.
- Romania ranks 66th in the world by total population.
- Romania is classified as a high-income country by the World Bank.
- The country is located in the Europe & Central Asia region.