Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Romania
Romania: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 11.8% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Romania, 1991–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Romania recorded 11.8% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of down 10.4% on the previous year and down 41.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Romania peaked at 31.7% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 11.8%, in 2025.
That places Romania 81st out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Romania, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 31.7% | — |
| 1992 | 30.0% | -5.3% |
| 1993 | 26.6% | -11.3% |
| 1994 | 28.7% | +7.7% |
| 1995 | 23.9% | -16.8% |
| 1996 | 25.6% | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 23.9% | -6.3% |
| 1998 | 21.4% | -10.7% |
| 1999 | 19.4% | -9.4% |
| 2000 | 19.8% | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 22.0% | +11.1% |
| 2002 | 21.8% | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 21.0% | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 21.2% | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 21.3% | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 21.1% | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 21.0% | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 21.9% | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 21.0% | -4.3% |
| 2010 | 23.4% | +11.2% |
| 2011 | 25.9% | +10.9% |
| 2012 | 21.3% | -17.9% |
| 2013 | 20.2% | -5.0% |
| 2014 | 21.5% | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 20.2% | -6.1% |
| 2016 | 20.1% | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 19.8% | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 19.1% | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 17.2% | -9.6% |
| 2020 | 15.9% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | 15.7% | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 13.8% | -12.0% |
| 2023 | 13.9% | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 13.2% | -4.9% |
| 2025 | 11.8% | -10.4% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 11.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 1.2× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Romania's 11.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.0%, 98% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25.7% | 19.4% | 31.7% | 9 |
| 2000s | 21.2% | 19.8% | 22.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.9% | 17.2% | 25.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.1% | 11.8% | 15.9% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
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 share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Romania?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Romania was 11.8% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 31.7% in 1991.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.8% in 2025.
- How does Romania rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Romania ranks 81st out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.