GDP per capita in Romania
Romania: GDP per capita was 26,198 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
GDP per capita in Romania, 1862–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp per capita in Romania is 26,198 international-$ in 2011 prices, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 161 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and up 49.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Romania peaked at 26,198 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022 and was at its lowest, 674.82 international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1865.
That places Romania 50th out of 165 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860s | 796.91 international-$ in 2011 prices | 674.82 international-$ in 2011 prices | 882.98 international-$ in 2011 prices | 8 |
| 1870s | 945.43 international-$ in 2011 prices | 828.08 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,055 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1880s | 1,213 international-$ in 2011 prices | 976.77 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,338 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1890s | 1,366 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,032 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,503 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1900s | 1,425 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,100 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,663 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1910s | 1,492 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,015 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,793 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1920s | 1,375 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,064 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,558 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1930s | 1,537 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,414 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,640 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1940s | 1,593 international-$ in 2011 prices | 853.24 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,976 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1950s | 2,400 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,884 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,842 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 3,751 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,939 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,501 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 5,808 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,547 international-$ in 2011 prices | 6,612 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,537 international-$ in 2011 prices | 6,281 international-$ in 2011 prices | 6,718 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,789 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,818 international-$ in 2011 prices | 6,614 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,429 international-$ in 2011 prices | 7,090 international-$ in 2011 prices | 16,347 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,657 international-$ in 2011 prices | 16,377 international-$ in 2011 prices | 24,000 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,700 international-$ in 2011 prices | 24,800 international-$ in 2011 prices | 26,198 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 47 Croatia 26,987 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 48 Malaysia 26,629 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 49 Kazakhstan 26,492 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 51 Trinidad and Tobago 25,773 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 52 Russia 25,437 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 53 Greece 25,284 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
More economy & growth data for Romania
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -5.2% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 7.2% (2025)
- GDP per capita 12,565 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 11.8% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 238.99 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 12,565 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 4.47 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 524.32 million current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 117.28 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 189.91 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita in Romania?
- Gdp per capita in Romania was 26,198 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 26,198 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 674.82 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1865.
- How does Romania rank for gdp per capita?
- Romania ranks 50th out of 165 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.