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Romania's total population in 2028 is projected to be 19.2 million, a 0.9% decrease from 2023. However, the online population is expected to grow by 0.6% to reach 18.5 million in 2028. This translates to an impressive online penetration rate of 96.4% by region.
Internet accessibility seems widely available, with the average Romanian internet user spending a staggering 6 hours and 31 minutes per day online. Mobile connectivity plays a crucial role, accounting for 59.2% of total daily internet time. As of early 2024, the median mobile internet speed via cellular networks stood at 51.50 Mbps, while the median fixed internet connection speed was 205.74 Mbps.
A significant portion of internet users (54%) prefer using computers or laptops for completing online purchases, suggesting a continued reliance on larger screens for financial transactions.
Social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok boast substantial user bases in Romania, collectively reaching a considerable segment of the online population. For instance, as of early 2024, Facebook had 9.05 million users, Instagram had 5.3 million users, and TikTok had nearly 9 million users aged 18 and above.
The typical Romanian internet user is most likely to be in their late thirties, married, employed full-time, and residing in an urban area.
Definitions
Online population. Total number of individuals or users who have access to the internet and regularly use it for various purposes, such as communication, information gathering, entertainment, shopping, and more (at least once in a month)
Additional Notes
Release Date: April 2024
Region: Romania
Time Period: 2009 to 2028
Author: Datum Research Team
Source: Datum Global Online Population Forecast 2023-28
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