Persons who cannot afford a computer in Romania

Romania: Persons who cannot afford a computer was 8.7% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
8.7%
Change on year
up 19.2%
World rank
6th
of 47 countries
All-time high
43.5%
in 2007
All-time low
6.4%
in 2023
Years of data
19
2007–2025

Persons who cannot afford a computer in Romania, 2007–2025

102030402007201620252007: 43.5 Percentage2008: 35.9 Percentage2009: 30.4 Percentage2010: 26.7 Percentage2011: 24.6 Percentage2012: 24.2 Percentage2013: 23 Percentage2014: 20.4 Percentage2015: 18.4 Percentage2016: 16.2 Percentage2017: 15 Percentage2018: 13.5 Percentage2019: 12.1 Percentage2020: 11.5 Percentage2021: 9 Percentage2022: 8.3 Percentage2023: 6.4 Percentage2024: 7.3 Percentage2025: 8.7 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Romania recorded 8.7% for persons who cannot afford a computer in 2025.

The figure is up 19.2% on the previous year and down 52.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons who cannot afford a computer in Romania peaked at 43.5% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 6.4%, in 2023.

Romania ranks 6th of 47 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Persons who cannot afford a computer in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Persons who cannot afford a computer in Romania, 2007 to 2025.
Year Percentage Change
2007 43.5%
2008 35.9% -17.5%
2009 30.4% -15.3%
2010 26.7% -12.2%
2011 24.6% -7.9%
2012 24.2% -1.6%
2013 23.0% -5.0%
2014 20.4% -11.3%
2015 18.4% -9.8%
2016 16.2% -12.0%
2017 15.0% -7.4%
2018 13.5% -10.0%
2019 12.1% -10.4%
2020 11.5% -5.0%
2021 9.0% -21.7%
2022 8.3% -7.8%
2023 6.4% -22.9%
2024 7.3% +14.1%
2025 8.7% +19.2%

Romania compared with similar countries

  • Romania's 8.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.7%, 3.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Romania's 8.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.5%, 3.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 36.6% 30.4% 43.5% 3
2010s 19.4% 12.1% 26.7% 10
2020s 8.5% 6.4% 11.5% 6

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 3 North Macedonia 12.5% compare
  2. 4 Serbia 10.5% compare
  3. 5 Türkiye 9.3% compare
  4. 7 Bulgaria 7.9% compare
  5. 8 Italy 6.3% compare
  6. 9 Spain 6.2% compare

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons who cannot afford a computer in Romania?
Persons who cannot afford a computer in Romania was 8.7% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 43.5% in 2007.
What is the lowest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 6.4% in 2023.
How does Romania rank for persons who cannot afford a computer?
Romania ranks 6th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
Is persons who cannot afford a computer rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is down 52.7%. 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 Persons who cannot afford a computer. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persons who cannot afford a computer
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 999 data points, 2003–2025
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