Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Romania

Romania: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and was 2.97 million in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
2.97 million
Change on year
up 1,285.9%
World rank
31st
of 108 countries
All-time high
5.15 million
in 2006
All-time low
171,335
in 2012
Years of data
19
1999–2018

Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Romania, 1999–2018

01.0M2.0M3.0M4.0M5.0M1999200820181999: 3.1M2000: 2.9M2001: 2.8M2002: 2.8M2003: 2.7M2004: 2.2M2005: 2.2M2006: 5.1M2007: 240.8k2008: 203.8k2009: 219.6k2010: 194.1k2011: 187.5k2012: 171.3k2013: 203.1k2014: 263.7k2015: 240.3k2016: 214.1k2018: 3.0M

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Romania is 2.97 million, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of up 1,285.9% on the previous year and up 1,356.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Romania peaked at 5.15 million in 2006 and was at its lowest, 171,335, in 2012.

That places Romania 31st out of 108 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and below in Romania, 1999 to 2018.
Year Value Change
1999 3.12 million —
2000 2.94 million -5.6%
2001 2.82 million -4.1%
2002 2.82 million +0.0%
2003 2.66 million -5.9%
2004 2.24 million -15.5%
2005 2.17 million -3.4%
2006 5.15 million +137.6%
2007 240,848 -95.3%
2008 203,813 -15.4%
2009 219,552 +7.7%
2010 194,144 -11.6%
2011 187,533 -3.4%
2012 171,335 -8.6%
2013 203,125 +18.6%
2014 263,679 +29.8%
2015 240,259 -8.9%
2016 214,111 -10.9%
2018 2.97 million +1285.9%

Romania compared with similar countries

  • Romania's 2.97 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 102,992, 28.8× the median. (38 countries reporting)
  • Romania's 2.97 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37,020, 80.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Romania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2018 +1285.9% 214,111 2.97 million
2006 +137.6% 2.17 million 5.15 million
2007 -95.3% 5.15 million 240,848

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3.12 million 3.12 million 3.12 million 1
2000s 2.15 million 203,813 5.15 million 10
2010s 555,203 171,335 2.97 million 8

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 28 Mali 3.67 million compare
  2. 29 Guatemala 3.44 million compare
  3. 30 Rwanda 3.13 million compare
  4. 32 Zambia 2.63 million compare
  5. 33 Spain 2.41 million compare
  6. 34 Ecuador 2.36 million compare

See the full ranking of 108 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Romania?
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in Romania was 2.97 million in 2018, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 5.15 million in 2006.
What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 171,335 in 2012.
How does Romania rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and?
Romania ranks 31st out of 108 countries with data for 2018.
Is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,356.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Romania data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and below. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and below
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
108 places, 1,506 data points, 1970–2021
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