Macroeconomics
Statistical Office: Romanian Construction Works Up 30.8% YoY In January 2025
The volume of construction works in Romania increased by 30.8%, in unadjusted data, and by 34.1% when adjusted for the number of working days and seasonality, in January 2025 compared to Jan...
Eurostat: Romania Posts Second Highest Annual Inflation Rate In The EU, Of 5.2%, In February 2025
Romania posted the second-highest annual inflation rate, of 5.2%, among European Union (EU) Member States, in February 2025, with Hungary ranking first, with a 5.7% rate, and Estonia placing...
Central Bank: Romania's Current Account Deficit Widens To EUR1.64B YoY In January 2025
Romania's current account deficit stood at EUR1.64 billion in January 2025, higher than the EUR1.42 billion level reported in January 2024, central bank data showed on Monday (March 17, 2025...
Statistical Office: Romania's Energy Output Down 5.8% YoY In January 2025
Romania's energy output fell by an annual 5.8% in January 2025, to 1.431 million tons of oil equivalent (TOE), due to a decline in hydro and wind power generation, the country's statistical...
Moody’s Lowers Romania’s Rating Outlook To Negative Amid Concerns About Country’s Fiscal Strength
International rating agency Moody’s has revised Romania’s credit outlook from stable to negative, citing concerns over the country’s fiscal strength and rising debt burden.
Statistical Office: Employment Rate For Working Age Population At 63% In Q4/2024, Lower By 0.3 PP vs Q3/2024
In the fourth quarter of 2024, the employment rate for the working age population (15-64 years) was 63%, decreasing by 0.3 percentage points (PP) compared with the rate recorded in the third...
Statistical Office: Romania Average Net Salary Down 5.6% In January 2025 vs December 2024
The average net salary in Romania decreased by 5.6% (-RON317) in nominal terms in January 2024 compared to December 2024, to 5,328 (EUR1,070), data from the country's statistical office INS...
Statistical Office: Romania's Industrial Production Down 2.5% YoY In January 2025
Romania's industrial production decreased by 2.5% in January 2025, in unadjusted data, compared to January 2024, and grew 2.1% when adjusted for the number of working days and seasonality, d...
Romania's Annual Inflation Rate At 5.02% In February 2025
Romania's annual inflation rate stood at 5.02% in February 2025, slightly higher than the 5% rate recorded in January 2025, data from the country's statistical office INS showed on Thursday...