Romania GDP Per Capita (2026)
Romania has a growing European economy supported by manufacturing, automotive production, information technology, services, construction, agriculture, and increasing integration with regional trade networks. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how expanding national economic output relates to population and offers additional context beyond total GDP. Explore Romania’s latest GDP per capita data, historical developments, growth trends, and comparisons with other economies below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$25,693
Est. in USD
World Rank
#53
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+13.1%
+$2,968
Europe Rank
#33
Out of 43 countries
1. Romania GDP Per Capita in 2026
Romania’s GDP per capita reflects economic production per resident within an economy that has expanded across manufacturing, technology, services, infrastructure, and domestic consumption. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a more standardized measure for comparing Romania with countries of different sizes. It also helps show how broader national economic growth translates into output generated on a per-person basis.
2. Romania GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Romania GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $25,693 | +13.1% |
| 2025 | $22,725 | +12.5% |
| 2024 | $20,199 | +10.7% |
| 2023 | $18,254 | +17.5% |
| 2022 | $15,538 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | $14,857 | +14.4% |
| 2020 | $12,984 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | $12,880 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | $12,388 | +15.6% |
| 2017 | $10,717 | +14.3% |
| 2016 | $9,379 | +4.8% |
| 2015 | $8,952 | -10.7% |
| 2014 | $10,026 | +5.7% |
| 2013 | $9,482 | +6.3% |
| 2012 | $8,919 | -6.6% |
| 2011 | $9,547 | +13.7% |
| 2010 | $8,393 | -1.7% |
| 2009 | $8,541 | -18.2% |
| 2008 | $10,446 | +26.3% |
| 2007 | $8,274 | +44.0% |
| 2006 | $5,745 | +24.6% |
| 2005 | $4,609 | +32.1% |
| 2004 | $3,488 | +30.5% |
| 2003 | $2,672 | +26.8% |
| 2002 | $2,108 | +17.0% |
| 2001 | $1,801 | +8.0% |
| 2000 | $1,668 | +4.2% |
| 1999 | $1,601 | -15.1% |
| 1998 | $1,885 | +19.9% |
| 1997 | $1,572 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | $1,565 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | $1,563 | +18.7% |
| 1994 | $1,317 | +14.8% |
| 1993 | $1,147 | +35.3% |
| 1992 | $848 | -31.7% |
| 1991 | $1,241 | -24.4% |
| 1990 | $1,642 | -29.1% |
| 1989 | $2,315 | -10.7% |
| 1988 | $2,593 | +3.0% |
| 1987 | $2,518 | +11.2% |
| 1986 | $2,264 | +7.7% |
| 1985 | $2,102 | +22.9% |
| 1984 | $1,710 | -19.5% |
| 1983 | $2,125 | -12.9% |
| 1982 | $2,441 | -0.4% |
| 1981 | $2,450 | +19.4% |
| 1980 | $2,052 | — |
4. Romania GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+13.1%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+72.9%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+173.9%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+347.2%
(2006 to 2026)
Romania’s GDP per capita has generally increased over the longer term as investment, productivity, wages, manufacturing, technology, and integration with European markets have advanced. Inflation, exchange rates, employment, population change, external demand, and investment conditions can affect annual movements. Historical GDP per capita data helps illustrate Romania’s economic convergence and how output per resident has developed through different periods of growth and adjustment.
5. Romania GDP Per Capita vs Europe and World
Romania
$25,693
Europe Average
$59,767
World Average
$25,179
$0
$29,884
$59,767
USD
Romania’s GDP per capita is approximately
57.0%
below the
Europe average
and
2.0%
above the world average.
6. Romania GDP Per Capita Ranking in Europe
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #30 | Greece | $29,696 |
| #31 | Latvia | $28,913 |
| #32 | Hungary | $28,430 |
| #33 | Romania | $25,693 |
| #34 | Bulgaria | $23,848 |
| #35 | Russia | $18,525 |
| #36 | Serbia | $17,252 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Romania
Romania GDP (Nominal)
$480.8 Billion
(2026)
Romania GDP Per Capita
$25,693
(2026)
Romania’s total GDP captures the complete size of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP helps assess Romania’s overall economic scale within Europe, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer basis for comparing economic output per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a more balanced view of the country’s economic progress.
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8. Romania GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $27,498 | +7.0% |
| 2028 | $29,620 | +7.7% |
| 2029 | $31,581 | +6.6% |
| 2030 | $33,691 | +6.7% |
Romania GDP per capita is projected to reach $33,691 by 2030, representing a 31.1% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Romania GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Romania GDP per capita is estimated at $25,693 in 2026.
It ranks #53 globally and #33 in Europe.
GDP per capita increased by 13.1% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 72.9%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 173.9%.
It is approximately 57.0% below the Europe average.
It is approximately 2.0% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $33,691 by 2030, 31.1% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Romania GDP Per Capita FAQs
Romania GDP per capita is estimated at $25,693 in 2026.
Romania ranks #53 globally and #33 in Europe by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 13.1% compared with 2025.
Romania GDP per capita was approximately $8,952 in 2015.
Romania GDP per capita is approximately 57.0% below the Europe average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.