The bulk of the RON143 billion amount went to the construction sector, which held a 38.8% share in net investment in the national economy compared to 41% in the year-earlier period.
Commerce and services had a 20.6% share in the structure of net investment in January-September 2025, almost similar to the level reported in the same period of 2024, while the industry held a 19.8% share, higher than the 18.7% level recorded in the same period of 2024. Agriculture weighed 3.4% in net investment and other economic sectors accounted for 17.4%.
In Q3/2025 versus Q3/2024, net investment in the national economy grew by 8.8% due to a 17.5% increase in machinery (including transport equipment) and a 10.1% advance in new construction works. Instead, other investment expenditures saw a 17.7% decline.
The statistical office defines net investments as expenditures aimed at creating new fixed assets, developing, modernizing, and reconstructing existing ones, as well as other payments such as notary fees, commissions, or transport costs.