Share poverty lower middle income vs share mpi poor in Romania

Romania: Share poverty lower middle income vs share mpi poor was 1.28 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.28
Change on year
down 53.5%
World rank
71st
of 120 countries
All-time high
39.92
in 1994
All-time low
0
in 1989
Years of data
23
1989–2023

Share poverty lower middle income vs share mpi poor in Romania, 1989–2023

0102030401989200620231989: 01992: 2.61994: 39.91995: 9.41997: 10.92006: 18.32007: 14.32008: 10.72009: 10.12010: 11.52011: 132012: 13.62013: 15.52014: 14.12015: 12.92016: 9.12017: 6.82018: 5.92019: 4.82020: 4.12021: 32022: 2.82023: 1.3

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Romania recorded 1.28 for share poverty lower middle income vs share mpi poor in 2023.

That represents a change of down 53.5% on the previous year and down 91.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share poverty lower middle income vs share mpi poor in Romania peaked at 39.92 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1989.

Romania ranks 71st of 120 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0 0 0 1
1990s 15.7 2.57 39.92 4
2000s 13.34 10.14 18.26 4
2010s 10.73 4.82 15.46 10
2020s 2.76 1.28 4.05 4

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 68 Costa Rica 1.74 compare
  2. 69 Japan 1.6 compare
  3. 70 Bulgaria 1.59 compare
  4. 72 Lithuania 1.25 compare
  5. 73 United States 1.2 compare
  6. 74 Australia 1.1 compare

See the full ranking of 120 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is share poverty lower middle income vs share mpi poor in Romania?
Share poverty lower middle income vs share mpi poor in Romania was 1.28 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest share poverty lower middle income vs share mpi poor recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 39.92 in 1994.
What is the lowest share poverty lower middle income vs share mpi poor recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1989.
How does Romania rank for share poverty lower middle income vs share mpi poor?
Romania ranks 71st out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
Is share poverty lower middle income vs share mpi poor rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is down 91.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Romania data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share poverty lower middle income vs share mpi poor. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Share poverty lower middle income vs share mpi poor
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
120 places, 2,148 data points, 1963–2025
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