Gross fixed capital formation in Romania
Romania: Gross fixed capital formation was 166.75 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Romania, 1990–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in Romania stood at 166.75 billion constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and up 43.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Romania peaked at 166.75 billion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 25.51 billion constant LCU, in 1991.
Romania ranks 86th of 168 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Romania, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 37.31 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1991 | 25.51 billion constant LCU | -31.6% |
| 1992 | 28.31 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1993 | 30.66 billion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 1994 | 37.01 billion constant LCU | +20.7% |
| 1995 | 39.64 billion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 42.97 billion constant LCU | +8.4% |
| 1997 | 42.36 billion constant LCU | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 40.37 billion constant LCU | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 39.60 billion constant LCU | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 41.92 billion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 46.34 billion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 2002 | 49.73 billion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 2003 | 54.83 billion constant LCU | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 60.09 billion constant LCU | +9.6% |
| 2005 | 67.02 billion constant LCU | +11.5% |
| 2006 | 84.81 billion constant LCU | +26.5% |
| 2007 | 128.06 billion constant LCU | +51.0% |
| 2008 | 150.91 billion constant LCU | +17.8% |
| 2009 | 99.69 billion constant LCU | -33.9% |
| 2010 | 96.94 billion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 105.85 billion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 2012 | 108.82 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 103.05 billion constant LCU | -5.3% |
| 2014 | 108.93 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 115.96 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 113.15 billion constant LCU | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 119.58 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 117.39 billion constant LCU | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 134.91 billion constant LCU | +14.9% |
| 2020 | 134.28 billion constant LCU | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 139.70 billion constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 147.30 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 165.41 billion constant LCU | +12.3% |
| 2024 | 161.21 billion constant LCU | -2.5% |
| 2025 | 166.75 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 166.75 billion constant LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 135.02 billion constant LCU, 1.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Romania's 166.75 billion constant LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 140.09 billion constant LCU, 1.2× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 36.37 billion constant LCU | 25.51 billion constant LCU | 42.97 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 78.34 billion constant LCU | 41.92 billion constant LCU | 150.91 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 112.46 billion constant LCU | 96.94 billion constant LCU | 134.91 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 152.44 billion constant LCU | 134.28 billion constant LCU | 166.75 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 83 Djibouti 190.96 billion constant LCU compare
- 84 Afghanistan 190.47 billion constant LCU compare
- 85 Netherlands 187.86 billion constant LCU compare
- 87 North Macedonia 154.64 billion constant LCU compare
- 88 Peru 149.01 billion constant LCU compare
- 89 Argentina 144.91 billion constant LCU 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 gross fixed capital formation in Romania?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Romania was 166.75 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 166.75 billion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.51 billion constant LCU in 1991.
- How does Romania rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Romania ranks 86th out of 168 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.