MigrantoImmigrants in Romania
584K foreign-born residents — the #76 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 61% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| 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
Europe is the leading region of origin at 95%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Romania.
Immigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The immigrant population grew 90% from 307.1K to 584K, indicating an acceleration in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
Top source countries have shifted significantly since 1990
7 new countries have entered the top 20: United Kingdom, Syria, Portugal — United Kingdom rose from outside the top 20 to rank #5.
Ukraine is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Ukraine accounts for 31% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 15%.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 45% to 31%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 131807 |
| 1995 | 117045 |
| 2000 | 111405 |
| 2005 | 112623 |
| 2010 | 125153 |
| 2015 | 185490 |
| 2020 | 307064 |
| 2024 | 584030 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Ukraine | Italy | Spain | Moldova | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Romania as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Romania
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Romania?
Around 584K foreign-born residents live in Romania, making it the #76-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Romania changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Romania has grown from 185.5K to 584K people, a growth of about 215%.
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