Share of services in total exports in Romania
Romania: Share of services in total exports was 32.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of services in total exports in Romania, 1971–2025
Source: United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of goods and services exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of services in total exports in Romania is 32.8%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.3% on the previous year and up 26.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of services in total exports in Romania peaked at 40.5% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 5.9%, in 1983.
Romania ranks 87th of 198 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.
Share of services in total exports in Romania, year by year
| Year | % of goods and services exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 11.8% | — |
| 1972 | 9.2% | -21.3% |
| 1973 | 8.4% | -8.8% |
| 1974 | 7.9% | -5.9% |
| 1975 | 8.1% | +2.0% |
| 1976 | 7.7% | -5.6% |
| 1977 | 6.8% | -11.5% |
| 1978 | 8.1% | +19.5% |
| 1979 | 8.2% | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 8.8% | +7.3% |
| 1981 | 8.1% | -7.5% |
| 1982 | 6.7% | -18.1% |
| 1983 | 5.9% | -10.8% |
| 1984 | 6.2% | +4.9% |
| 1985 | 6.8% | +9.6% |
| 1986 | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| 1987 | 6.8% | +4.9% |
| 1988 | 6.9% | +1.5% |
| 1989 | 7.4% | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 9.6% | +29.7% |
| 1991 | 13.8% | +43.8% |
| 1992 | 13.1% | -4.6% |
| 1993 | 14.0% | +7.0% |
| 1994 | 14.6% | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 16.0% | +9.6% |
| 1996 | 16.3% | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 15.5% | -4.9% |
| 1998 | 14.0% | -9.8% |
| 1999 | 14.2% | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 14.8% | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 15.7% | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 15.3% | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 15.5% | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 14.3% | -7.7% |
| 2005 | 40.1% | +180.9% |
| 2006 | 40.5% | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 30.3% | -25.2% |
| 2008 | 29.1% | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 25.9% | -10.8% |
| 2010 | 19.3% | -25.5% |
| 2011 | 17.8% | -7.9% |
| 2012 | 19.8% | +11.5% |
| 2013 | 23.7% | +19.4% |
| 2014 | 25.0% | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 25.9% | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 26.6% | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 27.6% | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 27.7% | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 30.0% | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 29.2% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 28.4% | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 30.0% | +5.6% |
| 2023 | 31.4% | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 31.5% | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 32.8% | +4.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.5% | 6.8% | 11.8% | 9 |
| 1980s | 7.0% | 5.9% | 8.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.1% | 9.6% | 16.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.2% | 14.3% | 40.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.3% | 17.8% | 30.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.6% | 28.4% | 32.8% | 6 |
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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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 11.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9009 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 20,304 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 8.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 4.03 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 90,771 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 0.6591 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.4781 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of services in total exports in Romania?
- Share of services in total exports in Romania was 32.8% in 2025, according to United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of services in total exports recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 40.5% in 2006.
- What is the lowest share of services in total exports recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.9% in 1983.
- How does Romania rank for share of services in total exports?
- Romania ranks 87th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of services in total exports rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of services in total exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Services refer to economic output of intangible commodities that may be produced, transferred, and consumed at the same time. The share of services in total exports comes from comparing trade in goods and services at current US dollars.