Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Romania

Romania: Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average was 7.9% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
7.9%
Change on year
up 261.5%
World rank
31st
of 195 countries
All-time high
14.2%
in 2005
All-time low
1.1%
in 2020
Years of data
18
2005–2022

Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Romania, 2005–2022

0510152005201320222005: 14.2 %2006: 5 %2007: 10.8 %2008: 7.8 %2009: 5.5 %2010: 4.6 %2011: 1.3 %2012: 1.6 %2013: 4.8 %2014: 4.7 %2015: 1.7 %2016: 3.7 %2017: 2.8 %2018: 2.3 %2019: 3.2 %2020: 1.1 %2021: 2.2 %2022: 7.9 %

Source: UN Statistics Division – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Romania is 7.9%, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of up 261.5% on the previous year and up 401.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Romania peaked at 14.2% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.1%, in 2020.

That places Romania 31st out of 195 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Romania, 2005 to 2022.
Year % Change
2005 14.2%
2006 5.0% -65.0%
2007 10.8% +117.1%
2008 7.8% -27.5%
2009 5.5% -29.2%
2010 4.6% -17.0%
2011 1.3% -71.7%
2012 1.6% +20.8%
2013 4.8% +208.3%
2014 4.7% -2.3%
2015 1.7% -63.6%
2016 3.7% +114.5%
2017 2.8% -23.6%
2018 2.3% -17.4%
2019 3.2% +36.1%
2020 1.1% -66.9%
2021 2.2% +107.6%
2022 7.9% +261.5%

Romania compared with similar countries

  • Romania's 7.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.2%, 6.6× the median. (71 countries reporting)
  • Romania's 7.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.0%, 3.9× the median. (37 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8.7% 5.0% 14.2% 5
2010s 3.1% 1.3% 4.8% 10
2020s 3.7% 1.1% 7.9% 3

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 28 Saint Lucia 8.3% compare
  2. 29 Martinique 8.1% compare
  3. 30 Guatemala 7.9% compare
  4. 32 Turkey 7.5% compare
  5. 33 Equatorial Guinea 7.4% compare
  6. 34 Uruguay 7.3% compare

See the full ranking of 195 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Romania?
Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Romania was 7.9% in 2022, according to UN Statistics Division – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 14.2% in 2005.
What is the lowest chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 1.1% in 2020.
How does Romania rank for chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average?
Romania ranks 31st out of 195 countries with data for 2022.
Is chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 401.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Romania data come from?
The figures come from UN Statistics Division – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average
Unit
%
Source
UN Statistics Division – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
195 places, 3,445 data points, 2005–2022
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