First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Romania

Romania: First instance decisions on applications by type of decision was 1,190 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1,190 Person
Change on year
down 46.3%
World rank
24th
of 42 countries
All-time high
6,185 Person
in 2023
All-time low
425 Person
in 2010
Years of data
18
2008–2025

First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Romania, 2008–2025

02.0k4.0k6.0k2008201620252008: 675 Person2009: 540 Person2010: 425 Person2011: 1.1k Person2012: 1.6k Person2013: 1.4k Person2014: 1.6k Person2015: 1.3k Person2016: 1.3k Person2017: 2.1k Person2018: 1.3k Person2019: 1.3k Person2020: 2.5k Person2021: 4.1k Person2022: 4.1k Person2023: 6.2k Person2024: 2.2k Person2025: 1.2k Person

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.

Analysis

In 2025, first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Romania stood at 1,190 Person.

That represents a change of down 46.3% on the previous year and down 9.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Romania peaked at 6,185 Person in 2023 and was at its lowest, 425 Person, in 2010.

That places Romania 24th out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Romania, year by year

Annual values for First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data in Romania, 2008 to 2025.
Year Person Change
2008 675 Person
2009 540 Person -20.0%
2010 425 Person -21.3%
2011 1,080 Person +154.1%
2012 1,625 Person +50.5%
2013 1,435 Person -11.7%
2014 1,585 Person +10.5%
2015 1,320 Person -16.7%
2016 1,295 Person -1.9%
2017 2,065 Person +59.5%
2018 1,295 Person -37.3%
2019 1,315 Person +1.5%
2020 2,505 Person +90.5%
2021 4,100 Person +63.7%
2022 4,070 Person -0.7%
2023 6,185 Person +52.0%
2024 2,215 Person -64.2%
2025 1,190 Person -46.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 607.5 Person 540 Person 675 Person 2
2010s 1,344 Person 425 Person 2,065 Person 10
2020s 3,378 Person 1,190 Person 6,185 Person 6

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 21 Portugal 1,375 Person compare
  2. 22 Luxembourg 1,200 Person compare
  3. 23 Denmark 1,195 Person compare
  4. 25 Estonia 805 Person compare
  5. 25 Estonia 805 Person compare
  6. 27 Czechia 565 Person compare

See the full ranking of 43 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Romania?
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Romania was 1,190 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 6,185 Person in 2023.
What is the lowest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 425 Person in 2010.
How does Romania rank for first instance decisions on applications by type of decision?
Romania ranks 24th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
Is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.8%. 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 First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data
Unit
Person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 739 data points, 2008–2025
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