MigrantoImmigrants in Romania
584K foreigners live in Romania — 3% of the country's population
Immigrants in Romania by country
The 3 largest groups make up 61% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 182364 |
| Italy | 87680 |
| Spain | 85101 |
| Moldova | 80610 |
| United Kingdom | 48738 |
| Germany | 18432 |
| France | 11775 |
| Hungary | 9504 |
| USA | 9431 |
| Greece | 7786 |
| Belgium | 5923 |
| Turkey | 5484 |
| Austria | 5029 |
| Bulgaria | 4443 |
| Syria | 4280 |
| Portugal | 3330 |
| Israel | 2642 |
| Russia | 2566 |
| Ireland | 2476 |
| China | 2359 |
| Iran | 1194 |
| Iraq | 1077 |
| Albania | 810 |
| Netherlands | 765 |
| Poland | 102 |
| Finland | 71 |
| Denmark | 58 |
| Sweden | 0 |
| North Macedonia | 0 |
By region of origin
95% of immigrants come from Europe
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Key facts
Immigrants in Romania in numbers
The immigrant population has grown 90% since 2020
The number of foreigners living in Romania rose from 307.1K to 584K in four years.
The map of origins has changed since 1990
7 countries have entered the top 20 origins since 1990: United Kingdom, Syria, Portugal. United Kingdom climbed from outside the top 20 to #5.
Ukrainians are the largest group by a wide margin
31% of all immigrants were born in Ukraine, while the next group accounts for just 15%.
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 45% to 31%.
Immigrant population in Romania over time
Foreigners living in Romania, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 131807 |
| 1995 | 117045 |
| 2000 | 111405 |
| 2005 | 112623 |
| 2010 | 125153 |
| 2015 | 185490 |
| 2020 | 307064 |
| 2024 | 584030 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Romania, by year
| Year | Ukrainians | Italians | Spaniards | Moldovans | British |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 17456 | 199 | 100 | 59189 | 33 |
| 1995 | 15920 | 871 | 143 | 50041 | 153 |
| 2000 | 14477 | 1932 | 196 | 41905 | 343 |
| 2005 | 11610 | 5275 | 946 | 38717 | 801 |
| 2010 | 8707 | 16067 | 8766 | 37617 | 1907 |
| 2015 | 10487 | 33692 | 27022 | 47430 | 6623 |
| 2020 | 14868 | 62122 | 57063 | 65456 | 26219 |
| 2024 | 182364 | 87680 | 85101 | 80610 | 48738 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Romania
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Romania
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Romania?
Around 584K immigrants live in Romania — the world's #76 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Romania are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 3% of the population of Romania — that's 584K out of a total population of 19.1M.
Where do most immigrants in Romania come from?
Most immigrants in Romania come from Ukraine, Italy and Spain — these three countries account for about 61% of all immigrants.
How many Ukrainians live in Romania?
Around 182.4K Ukrainians live in Romania — about 31% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Romania growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Romania has grown from 185.5K to 584K, about 215%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Romania come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Romania. Their children born in Romania are not included.
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