Census – rroma.org https://rroma.org Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:58:19 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Census – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Roma in Achaia https://rroma.org/roma-in-achaia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-in-achaia Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:58:19 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35243 The registered Roma population in Achaia exceeds 9,000, with the highest concentration in Western Achaia, particularly in the municipality of Western Achaia with 6,304 individuals. As usual, how do they know this? Who decides?

In Patras, approximately 2,500 Roma are spread across 17 areas, with significant numbers in the Southern and Central districts.

The demographic data indicates a high proportion of minors among the Roma population in Patras, highlighting the need for access to education and social services.

]]> Only? https://rroma.org/only/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=only Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:09:39 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34828 Over 130,000 citizens of Serbia identified as Roma in the last census, but their political influence has not been realized, leading to a call for concrete political representation in the upcoming elections on October 25. This number is definitively an understatement, as in most censuses where Roma tend not to state their ethinicity.

The article emphasizes the need for Roma voters to demand specific commitments from political parties regarding employment, education, healthcare, and anti-discrimination measures, rather than vague promises.

The legitimacy of Roma political representation is questioned, highlighting the importance of authentic minority lists versus candidates from larger parties, and the need for accountability post-elections.

]]> Roma in Serbia https://rroma.org/roma-in-serbia-9/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-in-serbia-9 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:51:39 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34622 Nevenka Vasić from the Democratic Union of Roma (DUR) stated that Roma in Serbia should no longer be treated as political targets during elections with empty promises and cheap packages.

She emphasized the long-standing systemic economic and social neglect of the Roma community, calling for permanent jobs, quality education, and real equality instead of temporary promises.

According to the 2022 census, there are 131,936 declared Roma in Serbia, but estimates suggest the actual number could be between 400,000 to 500,000, highlighting the need for the community to be recognized beyond just social assistance.

]]> Atlas of Roma Communities https://rroma.org/atlas-of-roma-communities-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=atlas-of-roma-communities-3 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:25:29 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34450 A Hungarian view on the Atlas of Roma communities, the most accepted data source for the Roma population in Slovakia. Its latest data from 2019 indicates approximately 406,000 Roma, of which 58,000 belong to Hungarian-speaking communities. Actually, in the latest census, much more Roma identified themselves as Hungarians, and Hungarians in Slovakia actually fear that Roma declares tehmeselves as such, decreasing the overall Hungarian commun ity.

]]> Population Census https://rroma.org/population-census/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=population-census Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:31:23 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34071 The article discusses the ongoing debate regarding the accurate population count of the Roma community in Hungary, highlighting discrepancies between census data and researchers’ estimates due to factors like identity and assimilation.

According to the latest census, about 210,000 people identified as Roma, (a 30% dreacres relative to the previous Hungar4ian Census) but estimates suggest the actual number could range from 500,000 to 1 million, with projections indicating a significant increase by 2050.

The Roma population is characterized by a young demographic structure, with higher birth rates compared to the general population, raising questions about future coexistence and integration with Hungarian society.

This latter statement is again unsubstanciated. It is assuming that all Roma have many children, whereas the majority is not. Many children is related to poverty, not to being Roma.

]]> Atlas of Roma Communities https://rroma.org/atlas-of-roma-communities-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=atlas-of-roma-communities-2 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:55:26 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=28538 Data collection as part of the sociographic mapping of Roma communities will continue until the end of June. This was announced at a press conference on Tuesday by the Plenipotentiary of the Slovak Government for Roma Communities Alexander Daško and the staff of his office. The reason is the effort to integrate data from the maximum number of municipalities with a relevant presence of Roma communities into the census.

What is remarkable, is that this atlas doesn’t really coincide with the official census …

]]> Atlas of Roma Communities https://rroma.org/atlas-of-roma-communities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=atlas-of-roma-communities Mon, 26 May 2025 14:41:14 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=28424 98 percent of the Slovak municipalities included in the sociographic mapping of Roma communities have already completed the registration, and all the necessary data has already been completed by 60 percent of the municipalities that stated that there are Roma localities on their territory. This was announced by the Office of the Plenipotentiary of the Government of the Slovak Republic for Roma Communities (ÚSVRK) on social networks.

]]> Transcarpathian Ukraine: Census https://rroma.org/transcarpathian-ukraine-census/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transcarpathian-ukraine-census Sat, 17 Feb 2024 13:02:58 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=23076 In 2024, a census of the Roma population is planned in Zakarpattia Oblast. These complete and up-to-date statistical data will help ensure more effective social and legal protection and integration of Roma.

Well, we know how it works: Integrated Roma will not declare themselves as such, probably opting to say they are Hungarians, and poor people will be declared to be Roma. The result will be as usual wrong numbers.

  • На Закарпатті проведуть перепис ромського населення. In: Golos Ukraini. 16.02.2024. http://www.golos.com.ua/news/196326
  • Яка їх реальна чисельність: на Закарпатті планують провести перепис ромського населення. In: Golos Karpat. 15.02.2024. https://goloskarpat.info/power/65ce816c9bdee/
]]> Montenegro: Census https://rroma.org/montenegro-census/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=montenegro-census Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:08:33 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=22339 The councillor and president of the Roma Council Mensur Šalaj said he believes that the census now will take place. The opposition will participate in the census as well as the minority councils after Prime Minister Milojko Spajić accepted the demands of the opposition when it comes to the census. According to Mensur Šalaj, The Roma Council is satisfied with the fact that a certain number of census enumerators will be Roma.

]]> Hungarian Census 2022 https://rroma.org/hungarian-census-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hungarian-census-2022 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:52:36 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=21968 The preliminary results of the Hungarian 2022 census have been published. One astonishing fact is that according to the census, the Roma population decreased by more than a third, passing from 315’000 in 2011 to 209’000 now.

These numbers are totally out of whack with reality, as the estimated number of Roma in Hungary lies between 600 and 800’000… According to the Hungarian press, the decrease is due to people not stating their ethnicity in the census.

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