Macroeconomics
Central Bank: Romania's Current Account Deficit Surges To EUR18.7B YoY In January-August 2025
Romania's current account deficit surged to EUR18.7 billion in January-August 2025, higher by nearly EUR800 million than in the same period of 2024, central bank data showed on Tuesday (Octo...
Statistical Office: Romania Average Net Salary Up 4.4% YoY In August 2025
The average net salary in Romania stood at RON5,387 (EUR1,058) in August 2025, higher by 4.4% compared to August 2024, data from the country's statistical office INS showed on Monday (Octobe...
Statistical Office: Romania's Annual Inflation Rate Flat At 9.9% In September 2025
Romania's annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 9.9% in September 2025 compared to August 2025, data from the country's statistical office INS showed on Monday (October 13).
Fitch Ratings: Upward Revision To Romania’s 2025 Budget Deficit Highlights Challenge Of Stopping Severe Deterioration In Public Finances
The upward revision to Romania’s 2025 budget deficit highlights the challenge of arresting the severe deterioration in the public finances and implementing consolidation measures sufficient...
Statistical Office: Romania's Economy Edges 0.3% Higher In Q2/2025 vs Q2/2024
Romania's economy inched 0.3% higher in unadjusted data and grew by 2.3% in seasonally adjusted data in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024, provisional es...
Statistical Office: Romania’s Trade Deficit Widens 4.9% YoY To EUR21.94B In January- August 2025
Romania's trade balance posted a deficit of EUR21.94 billion in January-August 2025, higher by 4.9% (+EUR1.024 billion) than the level recorded in the same interval of 2024, data from the co...
ING: Plunging Retail Sales In Romania Raise Concerns About Economic Growth
Romanian retail sales fell 4.0% month-on-month in August 2025 and, excluding the pandemic lockdown period, this is the largest monthly drop since the 2009-10 crisis, according to a survey by...
World Bank Revises Romania’s 2025 Economic Growth Forecast Down To 0.4% From 1.3% Previously
The World Bank has revised downwards its forecast for Romania’s economic growth to just 0.4% for 2025, compared to its 1.3% projection in June 2025, per the Bank's latest report for Europe a...
Eurostat: Romania's Retail Sector Sees Sharpest Monthly Decline In The EU Month-On-Month In August 2025
Romania's retail sector saw a 4.0% month-on-month decrease in August 2025—the largest drop among all Member States, with the decline marking a dramatic shift, as annual growth turned negativ...