decreasing Romanian population persists with an aging trend
Romania, a country known for its rich history and vibrant culture, has experienced significant demographic changes and migration patterns over the past two years.
According to recent data, the resident population of the urban area stood at 9,768,000 persons, a decrease of 1.3% compared to the same period in 2024. This decrease was due to a negative natural growth of -101,800 persons. Despite the influx of immigrants, the resident population of Romania decreased compared to the same date of the previous year.
The process of demographic aging has deepened in Romania. The share of the elderly population (aged 65 and over) continues its upward trend, making up 20.3% of the population in Romania. The over-65 age group, in particular, saw an increase from 15.9% to 15.6% between January 1, 2024, and 2025.
Interestingly, men were the majority among both emigrants (57.6%) and immigrants (58.3%) in Romania during the year 2024. Despite the higher number of male emigrants, the number of immigrants in Romania exceeded the number of emigrants by 58,800 people across 2024.
Romania continues to be a country of immigration, with the balance of international migration decreasing compared to previous years in 2024. The demographic dependency ratio in Romania remained stagnant at 56.1 young and elderly persons per 100 adults at the beginning of 2025.
However, the specific reasons for the increase in emigration from Romania since the beginning of last year are not explicitly detailed. Broader factors often include economic challenges, labor shortages, or political and social conditions. None of the given sources directly state the specific cause for the recent rise in Romanian emigration.
The demographic aging index in Romania increased from 125.8 to 130 elderly persons per 100 young persons on January 1, 2025. This indicates a more pronounced imbalance in the age structure of the population, with a higher proportion of elderly individuals compared to the young.
In conclusion, Romania has witnessed a decrease in its resident population due to negative natural growth, an increase in the elderly population, and continued immigration. The specific reasons for the increase in emigration remain unclear, but broader factors such as economic challenges, labor shortages, or political and social conditions may be contributing.
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