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As of July 1, 2026, Romania's population decreased to 21.558 million, reflecting a 0.5% decline from the previous year. Urban areas saw a 0.9% drop, while rural areas experienced a slight decrease of 0.02%. The female population was 11.049 million, down by 54,300, and the male population was 10.509 million, down by 59,600. The aging demographic trend intensified, with the elderly population exceeding the youth population significantly. The average age rose to 43.4 years, and the median age increased to 44.5 years. The largest age group was 45-49 years, comprising 8.6% of the total population.