Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Romania
Romania: Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) was 6,537 Euro in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
6,537 Euro
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
44th
of 47 countries
All-time high
6,591 Euro
in 2024
All-time low
1,497 Euro
in 2007
Years of data
19
2007–2025
Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Romania, 2007–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Romania is 6,537 Euro, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and up 245.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Romania peaked at 6,591 Euro in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,497 Euro, in 2007.
Romania ranks 44th of 47 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Romania, year by year
| Year | Euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1,497 Euro | — |
| 2008 | 1,737 Euro | +16.0% |
| 2009 | 1,821 Euro | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 1,691 Euro | -7.1% |
| 2011 | 1,668 Euro | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 1,634 Euro | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 1,654 Euro | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 1,745 Euro | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 1,891 Euro | +8.4% |
| 2016 | 2,027 Euro | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 2,281 Euro | +12.5% |
| 2018 | 2,939 Euro | +28.8% |
| 2019 | 3,506 Euro | +19.3% |
| 2020 | 3,822 Euro | +9.0% |
| 2021 | 4,176 Euro | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 4,594 Euro | +10.0% |
| 2023 | 5,320 Euro | +15.8% |
| 2024 | 6,591 Euro | +23.9% |
| 2025 | 6,537 Euro | -0.8% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 6,537 Euro is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17,355 Euro, 38% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Romania's 6,537 Euro is below the median for high income countries, which is 20,318 Euro, 32% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,685 Euro | 1,497 Euro | 1,821 Euro | 3 |
| 2010s | 2,104 Euro | 1,634 Euro | 3,506 Euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,173 Euro | 3,822 Euro | 6,591 Euro | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More economy & growth data for Romania
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.82 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 803.14 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0019 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 42.23 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 9.37 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0219 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 492.84 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 23.51 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Romania?
- Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Romania was 6,537 Euro in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 6,591 Euro in 2024.
- What is the lowest distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,497 Euro in 2007.
- How does Romania rank for distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in)?
- Romania ranks 44th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 245.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in social transfers) by household composition. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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