How many Romanians with the right to vote are registered in the Electoral Register. Announcement of the Permanent Electoral Authority
The Permanent Electoral Authority announces that, on April 30, 2026, the total number of citizens with the right to vote registered in the Electoral Register is 19,026,518 voters.
Romania has over 19 million voters registered in the Electoral Register. PHOTO: Reuters
The figure is down by 2,295 people compared to the end of March, when there were 19,028,813 registered voters.
Why did the number of voters decrease?
According to the data sent by AEP, the differences appear following the current updates made by the town halls in the Electoral Register.
During the period 1–30 April 2026, the following were operated:
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20,390 deletions as a result of the death of voters
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165 deletions for people who were denied the right to vote or under a legal ban
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80 people regained the right to vote
In the same interval, were recorded:
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17,713 young people who turned 18 and were officially registered
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467 new voters, based on data from the population register
How many voters are there in the country and abroad
Out of a total of over 19 million voters:
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17,974,239 have their domicile or residence in Romania
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1,052,279 live abroad and hold a CRDS passport
What is the Electoral Register?
The electoral register is the national IT system that includes all Romanian citizens with the right to vote and is constantly updated by the authorities. It is managed by town halls and local appointees based on official population data.
The data is used for the organization of electoral processes and for the correct establishment of polling stations both in the country and in the diaspora.
