Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of in Romania
Romania: Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of was 2,919 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of in Romania, 1970–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of in Romania stood at 2,919.
That represents a change of up 59.9% on the previous year and up 52.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of in Romania peaked at 51,282 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 60, in 1971.
That places Romania 31st out of 72 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 100 | — |
| 1971 | 60 | -40.0% |
| 1972 | 90 | +50.0% |
| 1973 | 90 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 70 | -22.2% |
| 1975 | 70 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 60 | -14.3% |
| 1980 | 772 | +1186.7% |
| 1981 | 854 | +10.6% |
| 1982 | 1,157 | +35.5% |
| 1983 | 1,211 | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 962 | -20.6% |
| 1985 | 2,201 | +128.8% |
| 1986 | 1,024 | -53.5% |
| 1987 | 1,890 | +84.6% |
| 1988 | 20,247 | +971.3% |
| 1989 | 45,978 | +127.1% |
| 1990 | 51,282 | +11.5% |
| 1991 | 27,177 | -47.0% |
| 1992 | 25,118 | -7.6% |
| 1993 | 23,566 | -6.2% |
| 1994 | 22,273 | -5.5% |
| 1995 | 16,977 | -23.8% |
| 1996 | 11,872 | -30.1% |
| 1997 | 8,955 | -24.6% |
| 1998 | 10,924 | +22.0% |
| 1999 | 8,560 | -21.6% |
| 2000 | 7,348 | -14.2% |
| 2001 | 6,052 | -17.6% |
| 2002 | 8,842 | +46.1% |
| 2003 | 8,384 | -5.2% |
| 2004 | 6,043 | -27.9% |
| 2005 | 11,495 | +90.2% |
| 2006 | 7,224 | -37.2% |
| 2007 | 5,299 | -26.6% |
| 2008 | 4,747 | -10.4% |
| 2009 | 4,350 | -8.4% |
| 2010 | 3,926 | -9.7% |
| 2011 | 3,422 | -12.8% |
| 2012 | 2,802 | -18.1% |
| 2013 | 2,331 | -16.8% |
| 2014 | 1,917 | -17.8% |
| 2015 | 1,731 | -9.7% |
| 2016 | 1,195 | -31.0% |
| 2017 | 1,210 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 1,155 | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 1,352 | +17.1% |
| 2020 | 1,343 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 1,417 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 3,959 | +179.4% |
| 2023 | 1,825 | -53.9% |
| 2024 | 2,919 | +59.9% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 2,919 is above the median for high income countries, which is 118, 24.7× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Romania's 2,919 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 417, 7.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of in Romania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | +1186.7% | 60 | 772 |
| 1988 | +971.3% | 1,890 | 20,247 |
| 2022 | +179.4% | 1,417 | 3,959 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 77.14 | 60 | 100 | 7 |
| 1980s | 7,630 | 772 | 45,978 | 10 |
| 1990s | 20,670 | 8,560 | 51,282 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,978 | 4,350 | 11,495 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,104 | 1,155 | 3,926 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,293 | 1,343 | 3,959 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 28 Tunisia 3,593 compare
- 29 Kyrgyzstan 3,400 compare
- 30 Kuwait 3,019 compare
- 32 Turkmenistan 2,580 compare
- 33 Saudi Arabia 2,332 compare
- 34 Djibouti 2,055 compare
More health data for Romania
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.59 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.0845 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,419 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 113 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0235 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of in Romania?
- Refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of in Romania was 2,919 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 51,282 in 1990.
- What is the lowest refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 60 in 1971.
- How does Romania rank for refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of?
- Romania ranks 31st out of 72 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees under the mandate of the unhcr by country or territory of rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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