In seasonally adjusted data, first-quarter GDP growth stood at 5.1%.

Compared with the fourth quarter of 2018, first-quarter GDP grew 1.3% in real terms, the data showed.

Romania’s first-quarter GDP is estimated at RON253.6 billion.

Breakdown GDP data showed household consumption grew 6.7% in the first quarter and contributed 4.3% to GDP growth, while net exports had a negative contribution of 3.3%, as imports accelerated.