Romania's Population Shrinks 0.5% in a Year; Aging Accelerates

Romania's population fell to 21.56 million as of July 1, 2026, a 0.5% year-on-year decline, with the elderly outnumbering children by 39.2%, according to the National Institute of Statistics. This continues a long-term demographic decline trend, but the widening age gap signals accelerating aging. The data underscores structural pressures on Romania's labor force and public finances, though no immediate policy response is indicated.

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