Romania Unemployment Rate
Romania Unemployment Rate published by Eurostat, covering Romania at annual frequency (2005–2025).
Romania (2025)
6.1
% of active population
+0.7pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.7pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
17
years of data
Data
| Year | % of active population | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.1 | +0.7pp |
| 2024 | 5.4 | -0.2pp |
| 2023 | 5.6 | +0.0pp |
| 2022 | 5.6 | +0.0pp |
| 2021 | 5.6 | -0.5pp |
| 2020 | 6.1 | +1.2pp |
| 2019 | 4.9 | -0.4pp |
| 2018 | 5.3 | -0.8pp |
| 2017 | 6.1 | -1.1pp |
| 2016 | 7.2 | -1.2pp |
| 2015 | 8.4 | -0.2pp |
| 2014 | 8.6 | -0.4pp |
| 2013 | 9.0 | +0.3pp |
| 2012 | 8.7 | -0.4pp |
| 2011 | 9.1 | +0.1pp |
| 2010 | 9.0 | +0.6pp |
| 2009 | 8.4 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Romania recorded 6.1 % of active population in 2025. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.7pp. The historical series (2005–2025) shows a peak of 9.1 in 2011 and a trough of 4.9 in 2019.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks romania unemployment rate in Romania, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2005–2025 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2025. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 9.1 % of active population in 2011 and reached its lowest recorded value of 4.9 in 2019. The latest reading of 6.1 in 2025 represents a year-on-year change of +0.7pp.