Statistical Office Confirms Romania’s 0.4% GDP Contraction YoY In Q2/2026

Statistical Office Confirms Romania’s 0.4% GDP Contraction YoY In Q2/2026

09.07.2026

Romania's economy contracted by 0.4% in unadjusted data in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the second quarter of 2025, confirming the initial flash estimates released on August 14, 2026 by the country's statistical office INS.

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