Gross domestic product (GDP), annual growth rate (Bolt) in Romania
Romania: Gross domestic product (GDP), annual growth rate (Bolt) was -0.0748 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
-0.0748 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 101.7%
World rank
151st
of 166 countries
All-time high
174.66 % change on previous year
in 1948
All-time low
-32.16 % change on previous year
in 1945
Years of data
102
1921–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), annual growth rate in Romania, 1921–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2022, gross domestic product (gdp), annual growth rate in Romania stood at -0.0748 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 101.7% on the previous year and down 103.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), annual growth rate in Romania peaked at 174.66 % change on previous year in 1948 and was at its lowest, -32.16 % change on previous year, in 1945.
Romania ranks 151st of 166 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), annual growth rate (Bolt) in Romania, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 9.61 % change on previous year | — |
| 1922 | 12.98 % change on previous year | +35.1% |
| 1923 | 9.53 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 1924 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -85.5% |
| 1925 | 2.12 % change on previous year | +53.9% |
| 1926 | 11.08 % change on previous year | +422.6% |
| 1927 | 1 % change on previous year | -91.0% |
| 1928 | -1.67 % change on previous year | -267.0% |
| 1929 | 6.89 % change on previous year | -511.5% |
| 1930 | -0.1339 % change on previous year | -101.9% |
| 1931 | 3.18 % change on previous year | -2473.3% |
| 1932 | -8.13 % change on previous year | -355.8% |
| 1933 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -122.9% |
| 1934 | 2.29 % change on previous year | +23.1% |
| 1935 | 8.37 % change on previous year | +264.7% |
| 1936 | 4.1 % change on previous year | -51.1% |
| 1937 | 4.67 % change on previous year | +14.0% |
| 1938 | -1.17 % change on previous year | -125.1% |
| 1939 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -304.7% |
| 1940 | -1.71 % change on previous year | -171.1% |
| 1941 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -210.4% |
| 1942 | -7.07 % change on previous year | -474.9% |
| 1943 | 13.38 % change on previous year | -289.2% |
| 1944 | -23.89 % change on previous year | -278.5% |
| 1945 | -32.16 % change on previous year | +34.6% |
| 1946 | -2.35 % change on previous year | -92.7% |
| 1947 | 26.37 % change on previous year | -1220.1% |
| 1948 | 174.66 % change on previous year | +562.2% |
| 1949 | -17.35 % change on previous year | -109.9% |
| 1950 | -21.39 % change on previous year | +23.3% |
| 1951 | 7.24 % change on previous year | -133.8% |
| 1952 | 7.23 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1953 | 7.24 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1954 | 7.24 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1955 | 7.23 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1956 | 4.41 % change on previous year | -39.0% |
| 1957 | 4.42 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1958 | 4.42 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1959 | 4.42 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1960 | 4.42 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1961 | 6.76 % change on previous year | +53.1% |
| 1962 | 3.51 % change on previous year | -48.0% |
| 1963 | 7.2 % change on previous year | +104.9% |
| 1964 | 6.33 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 1965 | 6.22 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1966 | 11.42 % change on previous year | +83.5% |
| 1967 | 4.57 % change on previous year | -60.0% |
| 1968 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -53.8% |
| 1969 | 4.6 % change on previous year | +117.8% |
| 1970 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -51.1% |
| 1971 | 14.11 % change on previous year | +526.8% |
| 1972 | 6.43 % change on previous year | -54.4% |
| 1973 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 1974 | 5.62 % change on previous year | +76.3% |
| 1975 | 4.49 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 1976 | 5.11 % change on previous year | +14.0% |
| 1977 | 2.27 % change on previous year | -55.6% |
| 1978 | 3.25 % change on previous year | +43.2% |
| 1979 | 2.89 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 1980 | 0.2743 % change on previous year | -90.5% |
| 1981 | -0.6108 % change on previous year | -322.7% |
| 1982 | 0.0848 % change on previous year | -113.9% |
| 1983 | -0.8897 % change on previous year | -1148.7% |
| 1984 | 3.97 % change on previous year | -546.7% |
| 1985 | -0.1645 % change on previous year | -104.1% |
| 1986 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -1138.7% |
| 1987 | -2.1 % change on previous year | -223.2% |
| 1988 | -0.2483 % change on previous year | -88.2% |
| 1989 | -3.19 % change on previous year | +1185.6% |
| 1990 | -10.85 % change on previous year | +240.1% |
| 1991 | -10.22 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1992 | -4.39 % change on previous year | -57.1% |
| 1993 | 4.79 % change on previous year | -209.1% |
| 1994 | 7.19 % change on previous year | +50.1% |
| 1995 | 10.61 % change on previous year | +47.6% |
| 1996 | 7.37 % change on previous year | -30.5% |
| 1997 | -0.7487 % change on previous year | -110.2% |
| 1998 | -0.8087 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 1999 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -443.5% |
| 2000 | 6.47 % change on previous year | +132.9% |
| 2001 | 10.09 % change on previous year | +55.9% |
| 2002 | 9.47 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 2003 | 7.51 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 2004 | 11.76 % change on previous year | +56.5% |
| 2005 | 6.77 % change on previous year | -42.5% |
| 2006 | 12.67 % change on previous year | +87.2% |
| 2007 | 10.79 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 2008 | 11.5 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 2009 | -3.75 % change on previous year | -132.6% |
| 2010 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -169.6% |
| 2011 | 4.35 % change on previous year | +66.7% |
| 2012 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -55.8% |
| 2013 | 0.2699 % change on previous year | -86.0% |
| 2014 | 4.12 % change on previous year | +1426.9% |
| 2015 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -23.3% |
| 2016 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 2017 | 15.36 % change on previous year | +437.6% |
| 2018 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -75.6% |
| 2019 | -3.5 % change on previous year | -193.3% |
| 2020 | 5.9 % change on previous year | -268.6% |
| 2021 | 4.47 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 2022 | -0.0748 % change on previous year | -101.7% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's -0.0748 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.67 % change on previous year. (55 countries reporting)
- Romania's -0.0748 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.71 % change on previous year. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross domestic product (GDP), annual growth rate (Bolt) in Romania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | +2473.3% | -0.1339 % change on previous year | 3.18 % change on previous year |
| 2014 | +1426.9% | 0.2699 % change on previous year | 4.12 % change on previous year |
| 1947 | +1220.1% | -2.35 % change on previous year | 26.37 % change on previous year |
| 1989 | -1185.6% | -0.2483 % change on previous year | -3.19 % change on previous year |
| 1983 | -1148.7% | 0.0848 % change on previous year | -0.8897 % change on previous year |
| 1986 | +1138.7% | -0.1645 % change on previous year | 1.71 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5.88 % change on previous year | -1.67 % change on previous year | 12.98 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1930s | 1.74 % change on previous year | -8.13 % change on previous year | 8.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | 13.18 % change on previous year | -32.16 % change on previous year | 174.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | 3.24 % change on previous year | -21.39 % change on previous year | 7.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 5.72 % change on previous year | 2.11 % change on previous year | 11.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.96 % change on previous year | 2.25 % change on previous year | 14.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.1167 % change on previous year | -3.19 % change on previous year | 3.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.571 % change on previous year | -10.85 % change on previous year | 10.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.33 % change on previous year | -3.75 % change on previous year | 12.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.49 % change on previous year | -3.5 % change on previous year | 15.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.43 % change on previous year | -0.0748 % change on previous year | 5.9 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 148 Central African Republic 0.4724 % change on previous year compare
- 149 Paraguay 0.2 % change on previous year compare
- 150 Sao Tome and Principe 0.0652 % change on previous year compare
- 152 North Korea -0.1519 % change on previous year compare
- 153 Estonia -1.29 % change on previous year compare
- 154 Eswatini -1.56 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), annual growth rate in Romania?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), annual growth rate in Romania was -0.0748 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), annual growth rate recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 174.66 % change on previous year in 1948.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), annual growth rate recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was -32.16 % change on previous year in 1945.
- How does Romania rank for gross domestic product (gdp), annual growth rate?
- Romania ranks 151st out of 166 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), annual growth rate rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 103.9%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), 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 Gross domestic product (GDP). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross domestic product (GDP). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.