Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in Romania
Romania: Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) was 8,199 Euro in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
8,199 Euro
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
44th
of 47 countries
All-time high
8,199 Euro
in 2025
All-time low
1,791 Euro
in 2007
Years of data
19
2007–2025
Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in Romania, 2007–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in Romania is 8,199 Euro, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 222.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in Romania peaked at 8,199 Euro in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1,791 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.
Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in Romania, year by year
| Year | Euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1,791 Euro | — |
| 2008 | 2,149 Euro | +20.0% |
| 2009 | 2,342 Euro | +9.0% |
| 2010 | 2,198 Euro | -6.1% |
| 2011 | 2,217 Euro | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 2,183 Euro | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 2,187 Euro | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 2,311 Euro | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 2,546 Euro | +10.2% |
| 2016 | 2,578 Euro | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 2,874 Euro | +11.5% |
| 2018 | 3,633 Euro | +26.4% |
| 2019 | 4,221 Euro | +16.2% |
| 2020 | 4,624 Euro | +9.5% |
| 2021 | 5,079 Euro | +9.8% |
| 2022 | 5,828 Euro | +14.7% |
| 2023 | 6,753 Euro | +15.9% |
| 2024 | 7,968 Euro | +18.0% |
| 2025 | 8,199 Euro | +2.9% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 8,199 Euro is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 20,790 Euro, 39% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Romania's 8,199 Euro is below the median for high income countries, which is 23,375 Euro, 35% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,094 Euro | 1,791 Euro | 2,342 Euro | 3 |
| 2010s | 2,695 Euro | 2,183 Euro | 4,221 Euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,408 Euro | 4,624 Euro | 8,199 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 mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in Romania?
- Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in Romania was 8,199 Euro in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 8,199 Euro in 2025.
- What is the lowest mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,791 Euro in 2007.
- How does Romania rank for mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded)?
- Romania ranks 44th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded) rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 222.0%. 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 Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions excluded from social transfers) by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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