GDP, PPP (current international $), annual growth rate in Romania
Romania: GDP, PPP (current international $), annual growth rate was 3.53 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
GDP, PPP (current international $), annual growth rate in Romania, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gdp, ppp (current international $), annual growth rate in Romania stood at 3.53 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 47.1% on the previous year and down 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp, ppp (current international $), annual growth rate in Romania peaked at 20.45 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -9.97 % change on previous year, in 1991.
Romania ranks 157th of 204 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP, PPP (current international $), annual growth rate in Romania, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -9.97 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -6.69 % change on previous year | -32.9% |
| 1993 | 3.94 % change on previous year | -158.8% |
| 1994 | 6.15 % change on previous year | +56.3% |
| 1995 | 8.46 % change on previous year | +37.5% |
| 1996 | 5.53 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 1997 | -3.43 % change on previous year | -162.1% |
| 1998 | -0.5602 % change on previous year | -83.7% |
| 1999 | 0.7757 % change on previous year | -238.5% |
| 2000 | 4.4 % change on previous year | +466.9% |
| 2001 | 9.9 % change on previous year | +125.2% |
| 2002 | 7.86 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 2003 | 4.78 % change on previous year | -39.1% |
| 2004 | 18.24 % change on previous year | +281.2% |
| 2005 | 6.16 % change on previous year | -66.2% |
| 2006 | 19.62 % change on previous year | +218.5% |
| 2007 | 16.86 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 2008 | 20.45 % change on previous year | +21.3% |
| 2009 | -1.66 % change on previous year | -108.1% |
| 2010 | 3.67 % change on previous year | -320.6% |
| 2011 | 7.82 % change on previous year | +112.9% |
| 2012 | 4.87 % change on previous year | -37.7% |
| 2013 | -1.02 % change on previous year | -121.0% |
| 2014 | 4.46 % change on previous year | -536.8% |
| 2015 | 4.31 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 9.91 % change on previous year | +129.8% |
| 2017 | 12.06 % change on previous year | +21.6% |
| 2018 | 8.42 % change on previous year | -30.2% |
| 2019 | 13.16 % change on previous year | +56.4% |
| 2020 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -86.8% |
| 2021 | 8.95 % change on previous year | +415.1% |
| 2022 | 11.41 % change on previous year | +27.5% |
| 2023 | 9.61 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 2024 | 6.68 % change on previous year | -30.5% |
| 2025 | 3.53 % change on previous year | -47.1% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 3.53 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.51 % change on previous year, 78% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Romania's 3.53 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.63 % change on previous year, 97% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4663 % change on previous year | -9.97 % change on previous year | 8.46 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 10.66 % change on previous year | -1.66 % change on previous year | 20.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.77 % change on previous year | -1.02 % change on previous year | 13.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.99 % change on previous year | 1.74 % change on previous year | 11.41 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 154 Sao Tome and Principe 3.86 % change on previous year compare
- 155 Russia 3.83 % change on previous year compare
- 156 North Macedonia 3.63 % change on previous year compare
- 158 Brunei 3.49 % change on previous year compare
- 159 New Zealand 3.46 % change on previous year compare
- 160 Denmark 3.37 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Romania
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.82 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 803.14 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0019 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 42.23 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 9.37 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0219 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 492.84 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 23.51 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp, ppp (current international $), annual growth rate in Romania?
- Gdp, ppp (current international $), annual growth rate in Romania was 3.53 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp, ppp (current international $), annual growth rate recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 20.45 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest gdp, ppp (current international $), annual growth rate recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.97 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Romania rank for gdp, ppp (current international $), annual growth rate?
- Romania ranks 157th out of 204 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp, ppp (current international $), annual growth rate rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP, PPP (current international $), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP, PPP (current international $). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- GDP, PPP International Comparison Program (ICP), World Bank (WB)
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP, PPP (current international $). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.