Annual GDP growth in Romania

Romania: Annual GDP growth was 0.7% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.7%
Change on year
down 27.4%
World rank
173rd
of 196 countries
All-time high
10.4%
in 2004
All-time low
-12.9%
in 1991
Years of data
46
1980–2025

Annual GDP growth in Romania, 1980–2025

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Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual gdp growth in Romania is 0.7%, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 27.4% on the previous year and down 78.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual gdp growth in Romania peaked at 10.4% in 2004 and was at its lowest, -12.9%, in 1991.

Romania ranks 173rd of 196 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 1.6% -5.8% 6.0% 10
1990s -2.3% -12.9% 7.1% 10
2000s 5.0% -5.5% 10.4% 10
2010s 3.0% -3.9% 8.2% 10
2020s 1.7% -3.6% 5.6% 6

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 170 France 0.9% compare
  2. 171 Equatorial Guinea 0.9% compare
  3. 172 Slovakia 0.8% compare
  4. 174 Austria 0.6% compare
  5. 175 Estonia 0.6% compare
  6. 176 Italy 0.5% compare

See the full ranking of 198 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual gdp growth in Romania?
Annual gdp growth in Romania was 0.7% in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual gdp growth recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 10.4% in 2004.
What is the lowest annual gdp growth recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was -12.9% in 1991.
How does Romania rank for annual gdp growth?
Romania ranks 173rd out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
Is annual gdp growth rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is down 78.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Romania data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual GDP growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Annual GDP growth
Unit
%
Source
International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
198 places, 8,084 data points, 1980–2026
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Annual percent change in gross domestic product. This data is adjusted for inflation.