Poverty in Romania

The Romanian government defines "poverty" as an income less than 60% of the national median. In 2017, 23.6% of the population or 4.6 million people were affected.[1] By age, the number varies from 32.2% (0-17) to 19.2% (50-64).[2] Nord-Est and Sud-Vest (33.4%) are the poorest development regions, while București - Ilfov (6.1%) the least poor.[3]

Poverty in Romania is a widespread phenomenon.

In 2014, 70% of the Roma minority lived at risk of poverty.[4]

Notes

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  4. Al doilea sondaj privind minoritățile și discriminarea în Uniunea Europeană, European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, 2016
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