Romania

1980

2026

2030

1980

2026

2030

Romania Economic Statistics (2026)

GDP per capita (PPP) in 2026: $50,727—among the wealthiest nations.

The economy has grown at an average rate of 2.5% over the past 5 years.

Inflation is high at 6.7%, eroding purchasing power.

Government debt is rising, currently at 63% of GDP.

GDP per capita (PPP)

$50,727

GDP growth

+1.4%

Inflation rate

6.7%

Unemployment

5.8%

Key terms

GDP: — Gross Domestic Product—the total value of goods and services produced in a country annually.
GDP PPP: — GDP adjusted for purchasing power parity—what money actually buys in each country.
GDP per capita: — GDP divided by population—a measure of average economic output per person.
Inflation rate: — Annual percentage increase in the general price level of goods and services.
Fiscal balance: — Government revenue minus expenditure. Surplus if positive, deficit if negative.
Current account: — Net flow of goods, services, and transfers with the rest of the world.

Total economic output and annual growth rate

Total GDP is $445 billion, with slow growth of 1.4% in 2026.

Average economic output per person

GDP per capita is $23,768 in nominal terms, but $50,727 when adjusted for local purchasing power—indicating lower prices than in the US.

Consumer price inflation and labor market conditions

The economy is experiencing high inflation at 6.7% and moderate unemployment at 5.8%.

Government debt, revenue, and expenditure as percentage of GDP

Government debt is elevated at 63% of GDP. The government spends more than it collects (revenue: 32.8%, expenditure: 38.6% of GDP).

Fiscal balance and current account as percentage of GDP

The country is running a fiscal deficit of 5.8% and a current account deficit of 6.6% of GDP.

Romania is one of the world's wealthiest economies, with GDP per capita (PPP) of $51k. High inflation (6.7%) is a challenge.