Romania's Population in 2007: ~21.5 Million

Official Estimate

According to the National Institute of Statistics (INSSE), Romania's resident population on 1 January 2007 was 21,538,000.

Context

• EU Accession: Romania joined the EU 1 Jan 2007—this figure was the baseline.
• Trend: Declining since 1990 peak (23.2M) due to low fertility, emigration, aging.
• 2024 Estimate: ~19.0M (INSSE) – ~2.5M loss in 17 years.
• Diaspora: 3–4M Romanians abroad (Italy, Spain, Germany, UK, USA).

Demographic Snapshot 2007

• Median age: ~38.
• Urban: 55%.
• TFR: 1.3 (well below replacement).

2007 marked the start of accelerated emigration post-EU entry—visible in the steady decline since.