Romania is the largest country in Southeast Europe; it is home to captivating forests, breathtaking mountains, peaceful rivers and streams, and, of course, the infamous Dracula. In previous years, it seemed that Romania was a preferred destination for a small number of travelers and former vampires, but the mystery is finally solved, and a large number of former vampires have traveled throughout Europe to settle in this charming country in Eastern Europe. Compared to 23.5 percent of Europeans, about 25 percent of Romanians were considered to be at risk of poverty in 2016, with a large portion of the population living in rural areas. This rate is higher for adults raising children (42.5 percent), especially single parents (58.2 percent). An estimated 22 percent of the population effectively lives without a home.

Factors such as stuffing, environmentally disturbing influences such as contamination, disturbance, or violence, and difficulties maintaining heated homes have been estimated in Romania by the European Commission. A little more than half of Romanians reside in single-room isolated houses, with 96 percent of the population owning a home. However, in 2016, 13.8 percent of Romanians reported that they were unable to maintain the warmth of their homes, and 20 percent of the population does not have access to a better source of sterilization.

Utilization among the Romanian public has helped the economy, rising quickly because of diminished taxes, nearby fares, and trade with EU parts that opened up after Romania joined the EU in 2007. Debasement and moderate rebuilding following freedom from socialism in 1989 have retained genuine monetary security. Financial development of 4 percent was recorded in 2018, down from 7 percent expansion the previous year, mainly due to easing back unfamiliar ventures.

The average family income in 2016 was approximately $3,300, a significant increase from approximately $700 in 2001. Family spending has also increased, from $1,900 in 2006 to $2,800 per capita in just ten years. These increases are probably due to Romania’s economic growth, affordable travel to the EU, and the complete elimination of income tax on low-income beneficiaries, which takes into account higher discretionary income for older people in particular, who comprise the majority of the country’s population.

The unemployment rate has decreased to 3.7 percent in 2018 from 7.2 percent in 2010, but the rate among young people is significantly higher at 16.8 percent, which is probably contributing to the large-scale youth migration seeking employment and better opportunities. It should be noted, however, that employment does not prevent people from becoming vulnerable to poverty; in 2016, over 20% of Romanian men and 15% of women who were deemed vulnerable were employed.

Romanians endure the fourth-highest rate of severe material hardship in Europe. In 2016, 23.8 percent of Romanians, compared to 7.5 percent of Europeans, were unable to afford four of the nine essential material items set by the EU. These items include a complete dinner on a regular basis, covering unexpected expenses, an annual vacation, adequate heating, a car, a clothes washer, a TV, a phone, and routine dental care.

As a group, the estimated 2.4 million Roma people in the country experience a higher rate of poverty than the ethnic majority. They have also been subjected to real abuse, subjugation, and ongoing discrimination. Approximately 42% of Roma are unable to pay for medical care and suffer from the negative effects of increased exposure to poverty-related illnesses. The percentage of Roma workers is only 42% for men and 19% for women, compared to over 60% of the Romanian labor force. Many Roma people depend on being denied basic liberties, such as restricted removal, with little social assistance from the government.

In 2016, only 7.2 percent of Romanians reported having terrible or extremely awful wellbeing, compared to 8.8 percent of other EU citizens. UNAIDS estimated in 2017 that 16,000 Romanians were living with HIV/AIDS, many of them as a result of careless cleaning practices that sparked an AIDS pandemic in the 1990s. The average age of entry into the general population is approximately 75 years old, which is slightly older than the European average of 79 years.

Since the 1990s, there has been a significant increase in resettlement to neighboring countries and more developed European nations such as the U.K., Italy, and Germany. Approximately 3.9 million Romanians are estimated to be living outside of their home country, leading to a consistent population decline. The Romanian economy is currently facing a shortage of skilled laborers and a reduction in the number of young professionals, which has prompted efforts by the Romanian government to bring its citizens back into the country with the intention of reintegration.

Since the fall of socialism in 1989, many humanitarian organizations have worked in Romania to help the nation rebuild and better serve its citizens. For example, since the 1990s, Territory for Humanity has served 58,000 families and helped replace crumbling socialist-era loft blocks, install plumbing, and provide access to water. UNICEF collaborates with the Romanian government and other organizations to create supportive networks for Romanians living with AIDS and to support HIV/AIDS research. A few World Bank projects are also underway, including reimbursable initiatives to rebuild Romania’s social government assistance frameworks and provide better training and health care because of the massive movement in which the country is currently engaged.