Global change over the last 50 years in Romania
Romania: Global change over the last 50 years was 15,816 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
15,816
Change on year
down 11.5%
World rank
148th
of 215 countries
All-time high
271,126
in 1986
All-time low
11,607
in 2011
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Global change over the last 50 years in Romania, 1965–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Romania recorded 15,816 for global change over the last 50 years in 2024.
That represents a change of down 11.5% on the previous year and down 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, global change over the last 50 years in Romania peaked at 271,126 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 11,607, in 2011.
That places Romania 148th out of 215 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.
Global change over the last 50 years in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 37,581 | — |
| 1966 | 36,933 | -1.7% |
| 1967 | 48,566 | +31.5% |
| 1968 | 40,892 | -15.8% |
| 1969 | 45,997 | +12.5% |
| 1970 | 62,809 | +36.6% |
| 1971 | 72,252 | +15.0% |
| 1972 | 84,289 | +16.7% |
| 1973 | 102,068 | +21.1% |
| 1974 | 129,453 | +26.8% |
| 1975 | 136,624 | +5.5% |
| 1976 | 127,197 | -6.9% |
| 1977 | 150,701 | +18.5% |
| 1978 | 137,676 | -8.6% |
| 1979 | 179,087 | +30.1% |
| 1980 | 173,606 | -3.1% |
| 1981 | 192,013 | +10.6% |
| 1982 | 235,653 | +22.7% |
| 1983 | 242,644 | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 232,449 | -4.2% |
| 1985 | 237,637 | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 271,126 | +14.1% |
| 1987 | 264,371 | -2.5% |
| 1988 | 267,618 | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 224,810 | -16.0% |
| 1990 | 127,734 | -43.2% |
| 1991 | 125,003 | -2.1% |
| 1992 | 95,381 | -23.7% |
| 1993 | 34,919 | -63.4% |
| 1994 | 42,651 | +22.1% |
| 1995 | 69,105 | +62.0% |
| 1996 | 32,159 | -53.5% |
| 1997 | 19,614 | -39.0% |
| 1998 | 18,675 | -4.8% |
| 1999 | 16,841 | -9.8% |
| 2000 | 17,099 | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 18,427 | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 16,228 | -11.9% |
| 2003 | 18,932 | +16.7% |
| 2004 | 13,232 | -30.1% |
| 2005 | 13,337 | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 14,751 | +10.6% |
| 2007 | 16,495 | +11.8% |
| 2008 | 17,942 | +8.8% |
| 2009 | 17,151 | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 11,669 | -32.0% |
| 2011 | 11,607 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 13,964 | +20.3% |
| 2013 | 15,372 | +10.1% |
| 2014 | 16,928 | +10.1% |
| 2015 | 20,329 | +20.1% |
| 2016 | 25,282 | +24.4% |
| 2017 | 27,796 | +9.9% |
| 2018 | 23,477 | -15.5% |
| 2019 | 23,775 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 20,344 | -14.4% |
| 2021 | 18,064 | -11.2% |
| 2022 | 17,467 | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 17,878 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 15,816 | -11.5% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 15,816 is below the median for high income countries, which is 19,758, 80% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Romania's 15,816 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 40,278, 39% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 41,994 | 36,933 | 48,566 | 5 |
| 1970s | 118,216 | 62,809 | 179,087 | 10 |
| 1980s | 234,193 | 173,606 | 271,126 | 10 |
| 1990s | 58,208 | 16,841 | 127,734 | 10 |
| 2000s | 16,359 | 13,232 | 18,932 | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,020 | 11,607 | 27,796 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,914 | 15,816 | 20,344 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 145 Haiti 16,743 compare
- 146 Albania 16,452 compare
- 147 Turkmenistan 16,165 compare
- 149 Bahrain 15,163 compare
- 150 French Polynesia 14,715 compare
- 151 Afghanistan 14,170 compare
More reference data data for Romania
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.689 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.75 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is global change over the last 50 years in Romania?
- Global change over the last 50 years in Romania was 15,816 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest global change over the last 50 years recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 271,126 in 1986.
- What is the lowest global change over the last 50 years recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,607 in 2011.
- How does Romania rank for global change over the last 50 years?
- Romania ranks 148th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is global change over the last 50 years rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Global change over the last 50 years. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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