Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Romania is $480.83 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 0.7%. GDP per capita is $25,693.
Romania GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of Romania has grown from $46.05 billion in 1980 to $480.83 billion in 2026.
Romania GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Romania. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
1.80%
Best Year
2004 (+10.4%)
Worst Year
1991 (-12.9%)
Years of Contraction
12 of 47
GDP per capita in Romania rose from $22,725 in 2025 to $25,693 in 2026, an increase of 13.1%.
"Romania GDP", "Romania gross domestic product", and "Romania economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Romania
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Romania for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
Romania nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$480,834,000,000
0.7%
$25,693
-0.62%
2025
$427,941,000,000
0.7%
$22,725
-0.59%
2024
$382,650,000,000
0.9%
$20,199
-0.58%
2023
$347,829,000,000
2.3%
$18,254
0.06%
2022
$295,891,000,000
4.2%
$15,538
-0.83%
2021
$285,275,000,000
5.6%
$14,857
-0.66%
2020
$250,961,000,000
-3.6%
$12,984
-0.44%
2019
$250,056,000,000
4%
$12,880
-0.61%
2018
$241,973,000,000
5.4%
$12,388
-0.57%
2017
$210,530,000,000
8.2%
$10,717
-0.59%
2016
$185,337,000,000
2.9%
$9,379
-0.55%
2015
$177,878,000,000
3.2%
$8,952
-0.38%
2014
$199,989,000,000
4.1%
$10,026
-0.36%
2013
$189,839,000,000
0.3%
$9,482
-0.38%
2012
$179,228,000,000
1.9%
$8,919
-0.51%
2011
$192,846,000,000
4.5%
$9,547
-0.47%
2010
$170,329,000,000
-3.9%
$8,393
-0.71%
2009
$174,572,000,000
-5.5%
$8,541
-0.94%
2008
$215,567,000,000
9.3%
$10,446
-2.35%
2007
$174,831,000,000
7.2%
$8,274
-0.59%
2006
$122,114,000,000
8%
$5,745
-0.58%
2005
$98,547,000,000
4.7%
$4,609
-0.65%
2004
$75,059,000,000
10.4%
$3,488
-0.49%
2003
$57,790,000,000
2.3%
$2,672
-0.94%
2002
$46,035,000,000
5.7%
$2,108
-2.66%
2001
$40,396,000,000
5.2%
$1,801
-0.11%
2000
$37,447,000,000
2.9%
$1,668
-0.01%
1999
$35,953,000,000
-1.2%
$1,601
-0.47%
1998
$42,543,000,000
-4.8%
$1,885
-0.5%
1997
$35,644,000,000
-6.1%
$1,572
-0.53%
1996
$35,692,000,000
3.9%
$1,566
-0.55%
1995
$35,838,000,000
7.1%
$1,563
-0.59%
1994
$30,376,000,000
3.9%
$1,317
-0.61%
1993
$26,624,000,000
1.5%
$1,147
-0.55%
1992
$19,779,000,000
-8.8%
$848
-0.38%
1991
$29,070,000,000
-12.9%
$1,241
-0.15%
1990
$38,516,000,000
-5.6%
$1,642
0.12%
1989
$54,236,000,000
-5.8%
$2,315
0.36%
1988
$60,538,000,000
-0.5%
$2,593
0.53%
1987
$58,477,000,000
0.8%
$2,518
0.57%
1986
$52,290,000,000
2.4%
$2,264
0.53%
1985
$48,286,000,000
-0.1%
$2,102
0.45%
1984
$39,111,000,000
6%
$1,710
0.41%
1983
$48,401,000,000
6%
$2,125
0.41%
1982
$55,375,000,000
3.9%
$2,441
0.47%
1981
$55,319,000,000
0.1%
$2,450
0.6%
1980
$46,053,000,000
3.3%
$2,052
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The nominal GDP of Romania in 2026 is $480.83 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Romania 39th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of Romania?
The GDP growth rate of Romania in 2026 is 0.7%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of Romania?
GDP per capita in Romania in 2026 is $25,693, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of Romania expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of Romania to reach $648.39 billion by 2031, up from $480.83 billion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.