Romania Industry Value Added
Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP NV.IND.TOTL.ZS
Romania's industry value added was 26.00% in 2025, ranked 77th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Romania's industry value added stood at 26.00% in 2025, a rise of +0.74% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 26.00% by 2025. Romania ranked 77th globally.
Romania's Industry Value Added has fluctuated significantly over the past three and a half decades, with the indicator standing at 26.00 as of 2025, ranking it 77th globally. The country's all-time peak, achieved in 1990, reached 45.88, while the lowest point, observed in 2024, was 25.25. This trend suggests a decline in the sector's contribution to the country's GDP, with Romania's performance closely matched by that of Honduras, which ranks 76th globally with a 2025 value of 26.27. In contrast, Germany, a peer economy, boasts a significantly higher value, standing at 26.40. The decline in Industry Value Added can be attributed to various factors, including structural changes in the economy and shifts in global trade patterns. To alter the trajectory of this trend, Romania would need to revamp its industrial sector, potentially through targeted investments in emerging technologies and strategic partnerships with international companies.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 25.63% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 25.81% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 26.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 26.00% | +0.74% | #77 |
| 2024 | 25.25% | −1.83% | #100 |
| 2023 | 27.09% | −0.51% | #118 |
| 2022 | 27.60% | +1.39% | #127 |
| 2021 | 26.20% | −0.42% | #122 |
| 2020 | 26.62% | −1.15% | #128 |
| 2019 | 27.77% | −1.33% | #134 |
| 2018 | 29.11% | −0.01% | #144 |
| 2017 | 29.11% | −1.01% | #147 |
| 2016 | 30.12% | −0.69% | #154 |
| 2015 | 30.81% | −1.76% | #154 |
| 2014 | 32.57% | +0.50% | #159 |
| 2013 | 32.07% | −2.36% | #156 |
| 2012 | 34.43% | −5.78% | #160 |
| 2011 | 40.21% | +1.90% | #173 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's industry value added was 26.00% in 2025. Ranked 77th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year.
Romania's industry value added peaked at 45.88% in 1990.
The lowest industry value added in Romania was 25.25% in 2024.
Romania ranks 77th globally in industry value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's industry value added is projected to reach 26.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry value added of Romania in 2025 was 26.00%. This ranks 77th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_industry-value-added,
title = {Romania Industry Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/industry-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}