Macroeconomics
CFA Romania: Economic Confidence Rises in September, But Stays Below Neutral Threshold
The Macroeconomic Confidence Index of CFA Romania Association rose in September 2026 by 3.4 points from August, reaching 42.9 points amid improved expectations about the evolution of the Rom...
Central Bank: Romania Private Lending Up 8.2% YOY In September 2026 To RON480B
Romania private lending in September 2026 posted an increase of 8.2% from the year-earlier period, to RON480.3 billion, and of 0.7% against August 2026, central bank data show on Friday, 23r...
Eurostat: Romania Ends Q2/2026 With Government Gross Debt Of 59.4% Of GDP, Up 2.5 Percentage Points vs. Q2/2025
Romania ended the second quarter of 2026 with a general government gross debt of 59.4% of gross domestic product (GDP), higher by 2.5 percentage points (pps) than the level reported in the s...
Moody's: New Government, Timely Adoption Of 2027 Budget Bolster Romania's Fiscal Consolidation
The formation of a new government and the timely adoption of the 2027 budget are positive developments for Romania's credit profile and support the continuation of fiscal consolidation, inte...
Finance Ministry: Romania’s Budget Deficit Shrinks To 3.82% Of GDP In January-September 2026
Romania's general consolidated budget ran a deficit of RON78.52 billion (EUR14.71 billion) in January-September 2026, lower than a deficit of RON102.47 billion reported in the same period of...
Central Bank: Romania’s Current Account Deficit Widens To EUR19.92B YoY In January-August 2026
Romania's current account deficit increased to EUR19.92 billion in January-August 2026, higher by EUR1 billion than the EUR18.98 billion level recorded in January-August 2025, central bank d...
Statistical Office: Romania's Industrial Output Down 3.4% YoY In January-August 2026
Romania's industrial output fell by 3.4% in unadjusted data and by 3.7% when adjusted for the number of working days and seasonality in January-August 2026 versus January-August 2025, data f...
Statistical Office: Romania Average Net Salary Up 5.6% YoY In August 2026
The average net salary in Romania stood at RON5,688 (EUR1,065) in August 2026, higher by 5.6% than in August 2025, data from the country's statistical office INS showed on Tuesday, October 1...
Statistical Office: Romania's Annual Inflation Resumes Upward Trend In September 2026, Rises To 6.6%
Romania's annual inflation rate resumed its upward trajectory in September 2026, climbing to 6.6% after three months of decline, data from the country’s statistical office showed on Tuesday,...