Educație / Education Monitor Social Romania ranks last in the EU for the use of artificial intelligence. The gap begins with basic digital skills. Romania ranks last both in terms of the general public’s use of AI tools and in terms of the uptake of AI by businesses. Image: Creator: FES Romania
Monitor Social Justiție Socială / Social Justice For the fourth year consecutive, Romania has recorded a positive migration balance Romania’s migration profile is changing at an ever-increasing rate: for the fourth year running, the number of people settling in the country is higher than the number leaving.
Monitor Social Justiție Socială / Social Justice A decline in living standards and poverty are among Romanians’ main economic concerns A decline in living standards and poverty are the main causes for concern amongst Romanians, and their fears are more pronounced than in most European Union Member States, according to data from the Eurobarometer survey on Europeans’...
Monitor Social Educație / Education PISA Tests: What the Comparative Results from 2015 to 2025 Tell Us Over the past 10 years, students' knowledge and skills in math, reading, and science have declined significantly, both in Romania and across the OECD.
Monitor Social Educație / Education Access to and Participation in Education in Romania Only 75.2% of children and young people aged 3–23 were enrolled in some form of education during the 2024–2025 school year in Romania, according to data published by the Ministry of Education and Research.
Monitor Social Educație / Education Internet Access and Usage in Romania Romania has made significant progress in terms of internet access and usage, with household connectivity now exceeding the European Union average.
Monitor Social Educație / Education Education funding in Romania ranks last in the EU as a percentage of GDP. The proportion of young people with higher education is also declining. Romania has the lowest public spending on education in the EU, as a percentage of GDP, both for the entire educational cycle—from preschool through higher education—and for higher education alone.
Monitor Social Justiție Socială / Social Justice One-quarter of senior citizens in Romania are at risk of poverty and social exclusion Nearly one in four Romanians over the age of 65 is at risk of poverty and social exclusion.
Monitor Social Justiție Socială / Social Justice The income of Romanians has risen dramatically over the past 15 years, but remains below the European average Since joining the European Union, Romania has seen, on average, an increase in median real income and a reduction in certain economic inequalities; however, the country still lags behind the European average and continues to face...
Monitor Social Muncă / Work The Situation of the Employed Population in Romania To mark International Workers’ Day, celebrated annually on May 1 and dedicated to recognizing workers’ contributions and rights, Monitorul Social presents an analysis of trends in Romania’s employed population from 2008 to 2024.
