Romania GDP Growth
Annual percentage growth rate of GDP NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG
Romania's gdp growth was 0.96% in 2025, ranked 165th globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Romania's gdp growth stood at 0.96% in 2025, a rise of +0.04pp from 2024. The IMF projects 0.96% by 2025. Romania ranked 165th globally.
Romania's GDP growth has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 46 years, with its all-time peak occurring in 2004 at 10.43%. This period of rapid growth was followed by a series of economic downturns, including the 1991 trough of -12.92%, a result of the country's transition to a market-based economy. Since then, Romania's GDP growth has generally trended upward, albeit at a slower pace, with a recent average annual growth rate of 0.96% as of 2025, ranking 165th globally. This growth rate is comparable to that of Micronesia, which ranks 164th with a growth rate of 0.99%. Romania's GDP growth has been influenced by various factors, including its integration into the European Union and its participation in the European Single Market. A potential shift in the country's economic trajectory could be driven by future developments in the European economy, particularly if there are changes in trade policies or investment flows between the EU and other regions.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 3.26% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 3.14% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 2.92% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 2.74% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 1.38% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 0.96% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.96% | +0.04pp | #165 |
| 2024 | 0.92% | −1.49pp | #166 |
| 2023 | 2.26% | −1.71pp | #126 |
| 2022 | 4.19% | −1.36pp | #106 |
| 2021 | 5.59% | +9.26pp | #95 |
| 2020 | -3.60% | −7.52pp | #99 |
| 2019 | 3.96% | −2.16pp | #72 |
| 2018 | 5.39% | −2.80pp | #43 |
| 2017 | 8.20% | +5.34pp | #10 |
| 2016 | 2.86% | −0.30pp | #117 |
| 2015 | 3.16% | −0.96pp | #95 |
| 2014 | 4.12% | +3.84pp | #80 |
| 2013 | 0.28% | −1.63pp | #173 |
| 2012 | 1.90% | −2.59pp | #126 |
| 2011 | 4.50% | +8.40pp | #87 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw gdp growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Widespread protests across Europe due to rising living costs indicate potential economic headwinds for the region. Given Romania's strong economic ties with European partners, this could dampen external demand and remittances, posing a challenge to its current 0.96% GDP growth. The news about Serbia's visa-free travel expansion does not directly relate to Romania's economic performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's gdp growth was 0.96% in 2025. Ranked 165th globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from the previous year.
Romania's gdp growth peaked at 10.43% in 2004.
The lowest gdp growth in Romania was -12.92% in 1991.
Romania ranks 165th globally in gdp growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's gdp growth is projected to reach 0.96% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp growth of Romania in 2025 was 0.96%. This ranks 165th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Romania GDP Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/gdp-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}