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A recent BUCHAREST CENTER FOR ECONOMY & SOCIETY (CES Bucharest) survey provides insight into Romanians` perceptions of their standard of living over the past decade.

Approximately 27% of respondents consider their material conditions to be broadly unchanged compared with 10 years ago, while a further 28% report an improvement, either slight (19%) or significant (9%).

Satisfaction with current living conditions reflects a similarly nuanced picture. While 39% of respondents indicate dissatisfaction, a notable proportion – 14% fully satisfied and 46% partially satisfied – express contentment or conditional satisfaction with their circumstances. This pattern underscores the resilience and adaptability of households amid evolving economic and social conditions.

The data suggest that, despite macroeconomic evolutions and structural challenges, a substantial segment of the population experiences relative stability in living standards.

Furthermore, the prevalence of partial satisfaction points to both opportunities and potential for continued enhancement of quality of life. As Romania continues to develop economically and socially, these perceptions may serve as an early indicator of positive trajectories in households wellbeing.

In aggregate, the survey portrays a population navigating change with measured optimism, balancing lived experience with cautious expectation for future improvement. Such perceptions of stability and incremental progress provide context for policy, investment and societal initiatives aimed at fostering inclusive and sustainable growth.

The survey was conducted by CURS (Center for Urban and Regional Sociology) for CES Bucharest between 14–26 October 2025, among the adult resident population of Romania, with a sample of 1,036 respondents, a margin of error of ±3%, and a 95% confidence level.