Romania GDP
Gross Domestic Product in current US dollars NY.GDP.MKTP.CD
Romania's gdp was $422.5B in 2025, ranked 40th globally. This represents a 10.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Romania's gdp stood at $422.5B in 2025, a rise of +$39.9B from 2024. The IMF projects $422.5B by 2025. Romania ranked 40th globally.
Romania's GDP has experienced significant fluctuations since 1980, with the latest value reaching 422,508,000,000.00 in 2025, positioning the country at 40th globally. The all-time peak in 2025 marks a substantial recovery from the 1992 trough of 25,121,666,666.67, a stark reminder of the economic challenges faced during the post-communist transition. Although Romania's GDP growth has been steady, it lags behind that of its peer countries, such as South Africa, which surpassed Romania's GDP in 2025 with a value of 426,383,000,000.00. The country's economic development has been driven by various factors, including foreign investment and EU membership. As Romania continues to integrate into the global economy, a sustained effort to address structural issues and enhance competitiveness will be crucial in maintaining its growth trajectory and potentially surpassing its current ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $514.3B | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $489.4B | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $466.2B | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $453.6B | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $444.8B | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $422.5B | - | - |
| 2025 | $422.5B | +$39.9B | #40 |
| 2024 | $382.6B | +$31.7B | #159 |
| 2023 | $347.8B | +$50.8B | #161 |
| 2022 | $295.3B | +$8.5B | #164 |
| 2021 | $285.1B | +$32.7B | #164 |
| 2020 | $250.6B | −$1.0B | #164 |
| 2019 | $250.1B | +$6.4B | #166 |
| 2018 | $241.8B | +$31.3B | #164 |
| 2017 | $210.1B | +$24.8B | #163 |
| 2016 | $185.3B | +$7.4B | #161 |
| 2015 | $177.9B | −$22.1B | #159 |
| 2014 | $199.7B | +$9.9B | #159 |
| 2013 | $189.8B | +$10.6B | #157 |
| 2012 | $179.1B | −$13.7B | #158 |
| 2011 | $192.6B | +$22.3B | #164 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's gdp was $422.5B in 2025. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 10.4% increase from the previous year.
Romania's gdp peaked at $422.5B in 2025.
The lowest gdp in Romania was $25.1B in 1992.
Romania ranks 40th globally in gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's gdp is projected to reach $422.5B by 2025 based on IMF projection.
Romania's gdp was approximately 422.51 billion ($422.5B) in 2025.
The gdp of Romania in 2025 was $422.5B. This ranks 40th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_gdp,
title = {Romania GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}