Romania Population Clock

Romania population

18,707,182

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): -0.56%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Romania

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Romania is 18,707,181, growing at an annual rate of -0.56%. That works out to a net change of approximately -291 people per day or -12 per hour.

The population change in Romania is driven by three components: approximately 178,474 births per year and 256,801 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of -0.56% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 1.71 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Romania would decline over the long term without net immigration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Romania?

The current population of Romania is approximately 18,707,181, growing at -0.56% per year.

How fast is the population of Romania changing?

By approximately -291 people per day, or -12 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Romania?

No. With approximately 178,474 births and 256,801 deaths per year, Romania has a natural population decrease of about 78,327 people annually.

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