How does Romania rank for average nitrate concentration in freshwater?

Romania ranks 10th out of 34 countries with data for 2016.

Is average nitrate concentration in freshwater rising or falling in Romania?

Over the last ten years it is up 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Romania data come from?

The figures come from European Environment Agency (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Average nitrate concentration in freshwater. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Average nitrate concentration in freshwater in Romania

Name: Average nitrate concentration in freshwater in Romania
Creator: European Environment Agency (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Romania: Average nitrate concentration in freshwater was 20.07 milligrams per liter in 2016. ▲ Rising

Latest (2016)

20.07 milligrams per liter

Change on year

up 4.0%

World rank

10th

of 34 countries

All-time high

20.07 milligrams per liter

in 2016

All-time low

15.8 milligrams per liter

in 2013

Years of data

2011–2016

Average nitrate concentration in freshwater in Romania, 2011–2016

Source: European Environment Agency (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in milligrams per liter.

Analysis

Romania recorded 20.07 milligrams per liter for average nitrate concentration in freshwater in 2016. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

That represents a change of up 4.0% on the previous year and up 25.8% over ten years.

Romania ranks 10th of 34 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Average nitrate concentration in freshwater in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Average nitrate concentration in freshwater in Romania, 2011 to 2016.
Year	milligrams per liter	Change
2011	15.95 milligrams per liter	—
2012	16.62 milligrams per liter	+4.2%
2013	15.8 milligrams per liter	-4.9%
2014	17.96 milligrams per liter	+13.7%
2015	19.29 milligrams per liter	+7.4%
2016	20.07 milligrams per liter	+4.0%

Romania compared with similar countries

Romania's 20.07 milligrams per liter is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15.9 milligrams per liter, 1.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Romania's 20.07 milligrams per liter is above the median for high income countries, which is 16.12 milligrams per liter, 1.2× the median. (29 countries reporting)

Countries ranked near Romania

7 Montenegro 22.87 milligrams per liter
8 France 21.39 milligrams per liter compare
9 North Macedonia 20.53 milligrams per liter
11 Denmark 20.05 milligrams per liter compare
12 Italy 19.92 milligrams per liter compare
13 Netherlands 19.57 milligrams per liter compare

See the full ranking of 34 places →

More environment data for Romania

Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.68 Percentage change (2025)
Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.2 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.634 °C (2025)
Temperature change 2.03 °C (2025)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.5647 % change on previous year (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.1112 % change on previous year (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is average nitrate concentration in freshwater in Romania?: Average nitrate concentration in freshwater in Romania was 20.07 milligrams per liter in 2016, according to European Environment Agency (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest average nitrate concentration in freshwater recorded in Romania?: The highest recorded value was 20.07 milligrams per liter in 2016.
What is the lowest average nitrate concentration in freshwater recorded in Romania?: The lowest recorded value was 15.8 milligrams per liter in 2013.
How does Romania rank for average nitrate concentration in freshwater?: Romania ranks 10th out of 34 countries with data for 2016.
Is average nitrate concentration in freshwater rising or falling in Romania?: Over the last ten years it is up 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Romania data come from?: The figures come from European Environment Agency (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Average nitrate concentration in freshwater. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Average nitrate concentration in freshwater
Unit: milligrams per liter
Source: European Environment Agency (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 34 places, 655 data points, 1992–2021
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

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