Panama vs Romania: Total population in extreme poverty

Panama
141,149
in 2024
Romania
133,456
in 2023
Panama rank
64th
Romania rank
65th

Total population in extreme poverty over time

  • Panama
  • Romania
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How they compare

Panama currently reports 141,149 against 133,456 in Romania, a difference of 7,693.

That makes Panama's figure about 1.1 times Romania's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 19 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Panama ahead.

Panama ranks 64th and Romania ranks 65th of 120 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Panama averaged higher in 1 and Romania in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade Panama Romania Difference Ahead
1980s 715,678 0 715,678 Panama
1990s 570,030 870,608 300,578 Romania
2000s 382,106 1.59 million 1.21 million Romania
2010s 209,451 1.27 million 1.06 million Romania
2020s 154,918 260,720 105,801 Romania

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher total population in extreme poverty, Panama or Romania?
Panama, at 141,149 against 133,456 in Romania as of 2024.
What is the difference in total population in extreme poverty between Panama and Romania?
7,693, with Panama ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Panama and Romania?
19 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2023.
How do Panama and Romania rank globally for total population in extreme poverty?
Panama ranks 64th and Romania ranks 65th of 120 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Total population in extreme poverty. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Total population in extreme poverty
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
120 places, 2,148 data points, 1963–2025
Last refreshed