Online Bill Payments Statistics in Romania (2026)
In 2024, 31.9% of adults in Romania paid bills online or from a mobile phone, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Down from 34.1% in 2021 to 31.9% in 2024 (−2.2 percentage points). Romania ranks #35 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #62 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 31.9% (2024)
- Online Bill Payments in Romania as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −2.2 pp (2024)
- Down from 34.1% in 2021 to 31.9% in 2024 (−2.2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2017)
- 12% (2017)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 12% in 2017 to 31.9% in 2024.
- Peak value (2021)
- 34.1% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 31.9%.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #35 of 46 (2024)
- Romania ranks 35 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #62 of 142 (2024)
- Romania ranks 62 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 50.1% (2024)
- Romania (31.9%) is below the average of 50.1% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 27.8% (2024)
- Value for women in Romania, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 36.2% (2024)
- Value for men in Romania, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −8.4 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 27.8% for women and 36.2% for men — 8.4 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 25.8% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Romania in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −6.1 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (25.8%) are 6.1 percentage points below the national figure (31.9%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 20.1% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Romania in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −11.8 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (20.1%) are 11.8 percentage points below the national figure (31.9%).
- Internet use in Romania (2024)
- 91.3% (2024)
- 91.3% of the population in Romania used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 19.1 million (2024)
- Romania had a population of 19.1 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2017–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.9% | −2.2 pp |
| 2021 | 34.1% | +22.1 pp |
| 2017 | 12% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Romania paid bills online or from a mobile phone?
31.9% of adults in Romania paid bills online or from a mobile phone in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has online bill payments in Romania changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 12% in 2017 to 31.9% in 2024.
How does Romania compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Romania ranks 35 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 31.9% versus a regional average of 50.1% (latest values per country).
Where does Romania rank globally on online bill payments?
Romania ranks 62 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in online bill payments in Romania?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 27.8% for women and 36.2% for men, a gap of 8.4 percentage points in favor of men.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin26a, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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