Apocalipsa demografică a României. Ce se întâmplă cu populaţia României - cele mai recente date INS pentru 2026 - Economica.net

Romania's population continues to decline, with a resident count of 19.041 million as of January 1, 2026, marking a decrease due to negative natural growth. The last year of positive natural growth was 1991, and since then, the country has faced continuous negative trends. Despite a positive international migration balance in 2025, it has not offset the natural decrease. The aging population is increasing, with a rise in the elderly demographic. Experts indicate that there are no immediate solutions to reverse this demographic decline, which is exacerbated by high mortality rates and low birth rates. The need for comprehensive reforms and better integration of immigrants is emphasized.