Proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or in Romania

Romania: Proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or was 46.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
46.6%
Change on year
up 11.2%
World rank
43rd
of 62 countries
All-time high
46.6%
in 2023
All-time low
1.4%
in 2006
Years of data
16
2006–2023

Proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or in Romania, 2006–2023

010203040502006201420232006: 1.4 %2007: 2.6 %2008: 4.4 %2009: 3.4 %2010: 3.5 %2011: 5.8 %2012: 4.7 %2013: 6.2 %2014: 9.6 %2015: 13.6 %2016: 12.3 %2019: 24.4 %2020: 32.6 %2021: 31.5 %2022: 41.9 %2023: 46.6 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2023, proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or in Romania stood at 46.6%. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.

The figure is up 11.2% on the previous year and up 651.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or in Romania peaked at 46.6% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.4%, in 2006.

That places Romania 43rd out of 62 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or services, 15-24 years old, both sexes (%) in Romania, 2006 to 2023.
Year % Change
2006 1.4%
2007 2.6% +85.7%
2008 4.4% +69.2%
2009 3.4% -22.7%
2010 3.5% +2.9%
2011 5.8% +65.7%
2012 4.7% -19.0%
2013 6.2% +31.9%
2014 9.6% +54.8%
2015 13.6% +41.7%
2016 12.3% -9.6%
2019 24.4% +98.4%
2020 32.6% +33.6%
2021 31.5% -3.4%
2022 41.9% +33.0%
2023 46.6% +11.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.0% 1.4% 4.4% 4
2010s 10.0% 3.5% 24.4% 8
2020s 38.1% 31.5% 46.6% 4

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  3. 42 Qatar 47.3% compare
  4. 44 Mexico 44.7% compare
  5. 45 Bulgaria 42.2% compare
  6. 46 Macau, China 39.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or in Romania?
Proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or in Romania was 46.6% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 46.6% in 2023.
What is the lowest proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 1.4% in 2006.
How does Romania rank for proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or?
Romania ranks 43rd out of 62 countries with data for 2023.
Is proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 651.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Romania data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or services, 15-24 years old, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or services, 15-24 years old, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
62 places, 811 data points, 2002–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release