Romania Population living in slums 2026: 1.91 %
Romania's population living in slums in 2026 is 1.91 % (estimate), down 3.3% from 2025. It ranks #127 of 196 countries.
This statistic measures the percentage of a country's population living in slums, highlighting urban poverty and living conditions. Understanding slum populations is crucial for addressing housing challenges and improving the quality of life.
Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).
Where Romania ranks (2026)
#127 of 196- #125
Japan2% - #125
Thailand2% - #127
Romania1.91% - #128
Egypt1.9% - #129
Costa Rica1.68%
Population living in slums over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.91 % | 0.06 % | -3.25% | |
| 2025 | 1.98 % | 0.02 % | -0.78% | |
| 2024 | 1.99 % | 0.02 % | -0.77% | |
| 2023 | 2.01 % | 0.51 % | -20.38% | |
| 2022 | 2.52 % | +0.49 % | +23.84% | |
| 2021 | 2.04 % | +0.49 % | +31.30% | |
| 2020 | 1.55 % | 0.15 % | -8.82% | |
| 2019 | 1.7 % | 0.15 % | -8.11% | |
| 2018 | 1.85 % | 0.13 % | -6.33% | |
| 2017 | 1.98 % | 0.13 % | -5.95% | |
| 2016 | 2.1 % | 0.15 % | -6.67% | |
| 2015 | 2.25 % | 0.15 % | -6.25% | |
| 2014 | 2.4 % | 0.13 % | -4.95% | |
| 2013 | 2.53 % | 0.13 % | -4.72% | |
| 2012 | 2.65 % | 0.15 % | -5.36% | |
| 2011 | 2.8 % | 0.15 % | -5.08% | |
| 2010 | 2.95 % | 0.15 % | -4.84% | |
| 2009 | 3.1 % | 0.15 % | -4.62% | |
| 2008 | 3.25 % | 0.13 % | -3.70% | |
| 2007 | 3.38 % | 0.13 % | -3.57% | |
| 2006 | 3.5 % | 0.08 % | -2.10% | |
| 2005 | 3.58 % | 0.07 % | -2.05% | |
| 2004 | 3.65 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2003 | 3.65 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2002 | 3.65 % | +1.83 % | +100.00% | |
| 2001 | 1.83 % | — | — | |
| 2000 | 0 % | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Romania: Population living in slums. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/romania/population-living-in-slums
The figures on this page come from UN Habitat. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Romania Population living in slums
What is Romania's population living in slums in 2026?▾
Romania's population living in slums is 1.91 % in 2026 (estimate), according to UN Habitat.
Is Romania's population living in slums increasing or decreasing?▾
Romania's population living in slums fell by 3.3% from 2025 (1.98 %) to 2026 (1.91 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it fell by 9.0%.
How does Romania rank for population living in slums?▾
In 2026, Romania has the 127th highest population living in slums out of 196 countries with data.
What was Romania's population living in slums in 2000?▾
In 2000, Romania's population living in slums was 0 %.
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