Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in Romania

Romania: Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed was 10,815 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
10,815
Change on year
up 207.9%
World rank
32nd
of 70 countries
All-time high
55,004
in 2021
All-time low
696
in 2022
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in Romania, 2005–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k2005201420242005: 45.1k2006: 4.5k2007: 3.3k2008: 4.7k2009: 2.0k2010: 15.3k2011: 5.3k2012: 1.6k2013: 1.5k2014: 2.0k2015: 7002016: 4.9k2017: 1.2k2018: 34.2k2019: 2.2k2020: 2.5k2021: 55.0k2022: 6962023: 3.5k2024: 10.8k

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in Romania is 10,815, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 207.9% on the previous year and up 433.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in Romania peaked at 55,004 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 696, in 2022.

That places Romania 32nd out of 70 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.

Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed, attributed to disasters (number) in Romania, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 45,130
2006 4,505 -90.0%
2007 3,320 -26.3%
2008 4,678 +40.9%
2009 2,044 -56.3%
2010 15,347 +650.8%
2011 5,255 -65.8%
2012 1,637 -68.8%
2013 1,500 -8.4%
2014 2,029 +35.3%
2015 700 -65.5%
2016 4,919 +602.7%
2017 1,225 -75.1%
2018 34,192 +2691.2%
2019 2,250 -93.4%
2020 2,485 +10.4%
2021 55,004 +2113.4%
2022 696 -98.7%
2023 3,513 +404.7%
2024 10,815 +207.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 11,935 2,044 45,130 5
2010s 6,905 700 34,192 10
2020s 14,503 696 55,004 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in Romania?
Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed in Romania was 10,815 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 55,004 in 2021.
What is the lowest number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 696 in 2022.
How does Romania rank for number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed?
Romania ranks 32nd out of 70 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 433.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Romania data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed, attributed to disasters (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Number of people whose livelihoods were disrupted or destroyed, attributed to disasters (number)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
76 places, 949 data points, 2005–2025
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