Romania GNI per Capita
GNI divided by midyear population NY.GNP.PCAP.CD
Romania's gni per capita was $18,947 in 2025, ranked 70th globally. This represents a 7.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Romania's gni per capita stood at $18,947 in 2025, a rise of +$1,347 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $18,947 by 2025. Romania ranked 70th globally.
Romania's GNI per capita has demonstrated a steady increase over the past three decades, with the country's performance mirroring the broader trends in Eastern Europe. Starting from a low of 1,190.00 in 1993, Romania's GNI per capita has grown to 18,947.00 in 2025, ranking 70th globally. This significant improvement is even more pronounced when compared to the country's all-time peak of 18,947.00 in 2025, which represents a substantial recovery from its economic struggles in the early 1990s. Notably, Romania's position is comparable to Seychelles, another island nation with a relatively high GNI per capita. However, the country still lags behind more affluent nations like Oman. Romania's economic growth has been sustained by various economic reforms and structural changes, but a continued influx of foreign investment and a stable economic environment will be essential to maintain this trajectory and propel the country towards higher rankings in the global GNI per capita index.
Data & projection
| Year | GNI per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $21,381 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $20,164 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $18,947 | - | - |
| 2025 | $18,947 | +$1,347 | #70 |
| 2024 | $17,600 | +$1,010 | #66 |
| 2023 | $16,590 | +$1,200 | #69 |
| 2022 | $15,390 | +$1,210 | #70 |
| 2021 | $14,180 | +$1,460 | #71 |
| 2020 | $12,720 | +$60 | #72 |
| 2019 | $12,660 | +$1,170 | #73 |
| 2018 | $11,490 | +$1,460 | #73 |
| 2017 | $10,030 | +$570 | #75 |
| 2016 | $9,460 | −$150 | #77 |
| 2015 | $9,610 | −$150 | #78 |
| 2014 | $9,760 | +$370 | #79 |
| 2013 | $9,390 | +$130 | #79 |
| 2012 | $9,260 | +$180 | #79 |
| 2011 | $9,080 | +$310 | #72 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw gni per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's gni per capita was $18,947 in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 7.7% increase from the previous year.
Romania's gni per capita peaked at $18,947 in 2025.
The lowest gni per capita in Romania was $1,190 in 1993.
Romania ranks 70th globally in gni per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's gni per capita is projected to reach $18,947 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gni per capita of Romania in 2025 was $18,947. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_gni-per-capita,
title = {Romania GNI per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/gni-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}