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For the fourth consecutive year, Romania has seen more immigrants than emigrants, with nearly 280,000 additional residents from 2022 to 2025. Recent statistics indicate that Romania is now primarily an immigration country, with significant numbers of returning Romanian citizens and Ukrainian refugees. In 2024, two-thirds of long-term immigrants were Romanians returning home, while a notable portion were Ukrainians due to the ongoing conflict. The analysis highlights that many immigrants are from countries where Romanians previously emigrated, indicating a trend of repatriation. The data reflects a shift in migration patterns, emphasizing the complexity of migration stages.