Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Romania
Romania: Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 1.1 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Romania, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Romania is 1.1 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 69.1% on the previous year and down 77.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Romania peaked at 15.42 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -15.69 % change on previous year, in 1991.
That places Romania 136th out of 168 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Romania, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -15.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -2.95 % change on previous year | -81.2% |
| 1993 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -185.8% |
| 1994 | 7.05 % change on previous year | +178.6% |
| 1995 | 9.04 % change on previous year | +28.2% |
| 1996 | 4.93 % change on previous year | -45.5% |
| 1997 | -3.87 % change on previous year | -178.5% |
| 1998 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -159.9% |
| 1999 | -3.3 % change on previous year | -242.5% |
| 2000 | 5.06 % change on previous year | -253.4% |
| 2001 | 8.18 % change on previous year | +61.5% |
| 2002 | 4.67 % change on previous year | -42.8% |
| 2003 | 5.51 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 2004 | 13.91 % change on previous year | +152.5% |
| 2005 | 8.4 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 2006 | 13.09 % change on previous year | +55.7% |
| 2007 | 15.42 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 2008 | 8.97 % change on previous year | -41.8% |
| 2009 | -10.45 % change on previous year | -216.5% |
| 2010 | -3.56 % change on previous year | -65.9% |
| 2011 | 4.07 % change on previous year | -214.3% |
| 2012 | 0.793 % change on previous year | -80.5% |
| 2013 | -3.42 % change on previous year | -531.6% |
| 2014 | 4.28 % change on previous year | -225.1% |
| 2015 | 4.79 % change on previous year | +11.8% |
| 2016 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
| 2017 | 9.79 % change on previous year | +211.1% |
| 2018 | 7 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
| 2019 | 5.49 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 2020 | -2.02 % change on previous year | -136.8% |
| 2021 | 6.64 % change on previous year | -428.4% |
| 2022 | 4.42 % change on previous year | -33.4% |
| 2023 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -55.4% |
| 2024 | 3.56 % change on previous year | +80.6% |
| 2025 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -69.1% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 1.1 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.93 % change on previous year, 57% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Romania's 1.1 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.88 % change on previous year, 38% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0067 % change on previous year | -15.69 % change on previous year | 9.04 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 7.28 % change on previous year | -10.45 % change on previous year | 15.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.24 % change on previous year | -3.56 % change on previous year | 9.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.61 % change on previous year | -2.02 % change on previous year | 6.64 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 133 Italy 1.26 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Austria 1.25 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Mongolia 1.23 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Norway 0.9532 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Panama 0.9476 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Russia 0.7938 % 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 gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Romania?
- Gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Romania was 1.1 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 15.42 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.69 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Romania rank for gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Romania ranks 136th out of 168 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.0%. 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 national expenditure (constant LCU), 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 national expenditure (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.