Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Romania
Romania: Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) was 6,121 Euro in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
6,121 Euro
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
44th
of 47 countries
All-time high
6,176 Euro
in 2024
All-time low
1,429 Euro
in 2007
Years of data
19
2007–2025
Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Romania, 2007–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Euro.
Analysis
Romania recorded 6,121 Euro for mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and up 246.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Romania peaked at 6,176 Euro in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,429 Euro, in 2007.
That places Romania 44th out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 included in) in Romania, year by year
| Year | Euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1,429 Euro | — |
| 2008 | 1,647 Euro | +15.3% |
| 2009 | 1,719 Euro | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 1,592 Euro | -7.4% |
| 2011 | 1,569 Euro | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 1,540 Euro | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 1,549 Euro | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 1,634 Euro | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 1,765 Euro | +8.0% |
| 2016 | 1,897 Euro | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 2,137 Euro | +12.7% |
| 2018 | 2,745 Euro | +28.5% |
| 2019 | 3,279 Euro | +19.5% |
| 2020 | 3,579 Euro | +9.1% |
| 2021 | 3,897 Euro | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 4,288 Euro | +10.0% |
| 2023 | 4,947 Euro | +15.4% |
| 2024 | 6,176 Euro | +24.8% |
| 2025 | 6,121 Euro | -0.9% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 6,121 Euro is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16,477 Euro, 37% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Romania's 6,121 Euro is below the median for high income countries, which is 18,995 Euro, 32% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,598 Euro | 1,429 Euro | 1,719 Euro | 3 |
| 2010s | 1,971 Euro | 1,540 Euro | 3,279 Euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,835 Euro | 3,579 Euro | 6,176 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 included in) in Romania?
- Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) in Romania was 6,121 Euro in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 6,176 Euro in 2024.
- What is the lowest mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,429 Euro in 2007.
- How does Romania rank for mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in)?
- Romania ranks 44th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 246.8%. 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 included in social transfers) by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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