Military spending per armed forces personnel in Romania
Romania: Military spending per armed forces personnel was 50,816 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
50,816
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
49th
of 160 countries
All-time high
60,082
in 1985
All-time low
8,653
in 2000
Years of data
33
1985–2020
Military spending per armed forces personnel in Romania, 1985–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending per armed forces personnel in Romania is 50,816, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 205.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending per armed forces personnel in Romania peaked at 60,082 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 8,653, in 2000.
Romania ranks 49th of 160 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending per armed forces personnel in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 60,082 | — |
| 1989 | 55,452 | -7.7% |
| 1990 | 40,125 | -27.6% |
| 1991 | 26,089 | -35.0% |
| 1992 | 23,849 | -8.6% |
| 1993 | 12,382 | -48.1% |
| 1994 | 14,765 | +19.2% |
| 1995 | 9,711 | -34.2% |
| 1996 | 9,100 | -6.3% |
| 1997 | 10,251 | +12.7% |
| 1998 | 9,641 | -6.0% |
| 1999 | 9,090 | -5.7% |
| 2000 | 8,653 | -4.8% |
| 2001 | 14,350 | +65.8% |
| 2002 | 14,256 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 14,872 | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 16,092 | +8.2% |
| 2005 | 16,922 | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 20,050 | +18.5% |
| 2007 | 19,352 | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 21,329 | +10.2% |
| 2009 | 18,298 | -14.2% |
| 2010 | 16,616 | -9.2% |
| 2011 | 17,472 | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 16,997 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 18,292 | +7.6% |
| 2014 | 19,989 | +9.3% |
| 2015 | 23,197 | +16.1% |
| 2016 | 24,672 | +6.4% |
| 2017 | 39,641 | +60.7% |
| 2018 | 43,879 | +10.7% |
| 2019 | 48,260 | +10.0% |
| 2020 | 50,816 | +5.3% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 50,816 is below the median for high income countries, which is 131,220, 39% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Romania's 50,816 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 55,593, 91% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 57,767 | 55,452 | 60,082 | 2 |
| 1990s | 16,500 | 9,090 | 40,125 | 10 |
| 2000s | 16,417 | 8,653 | 21,329 | 10 |
| 2010s | 26,902 | 16,616 | 48,260 | 10 |
| 2020s | 50,816 | 50,816 | 50,816 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More reference data data for Romania
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- 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 military spending per armed forces personnel in Romania?
- Military spending per armed forces personnel in Romania was 50,816 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending per armed forces personnel recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 60,082 in 1985.
- What is the lowest military spending per armed forces personnel recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,653 in 2000.
- How does Romania rank for military spending per armed forces personnel?
- Romania ranks 49th out of 160 countries with data for 2020.
- Is military spending per armed forces personnel rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 205.8%. 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 Military spending per armed forces personnel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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