The number of unemployed persons in Romania decreased to 259.20 Thousand in April of 2026 from 260 Thousand in March of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Romania averaged 575.36 Thousand from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 1291.30 Thousand in March of 1994 and a record low of 65.30 Thousand in February of 1991. source: ANOFM, Romania



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 5120.70 5121.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Employment Change 0.50 -1.60 percent Dec 2025
Employment Rate 62.60 63.40 percent Dec 2025
Full Time Employment 7408.30 7482.10 Thousand Dec 2025
Job Vacancies 28261.00 28360.00 Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 66.80 67.40 percent Dec 2025
Labour Costs 192.75 205.70 points Dec 2025
Long Term Unemployment Rate 2.30 2.00 percent Dec 2025
Minimum Wages 795.00 797.00 EUR/Month Jun 2026
Part Time Employment 163.90 183.90 Thousand Dec 2025
Population 19.04 19.07 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 132.20 131.19 points Mar 2026
Retirement Age Men 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 62.00 62.00 Years Dec 2026
Unemployed Persons 259.20 260.00 Thousand Apr 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.10 6.00 percent Mar 2026
Wage Growth 4.30 3.80 percent Mar 2026
Wages 9902.00 9272.00 RON/Month Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 9093.00 8557.00 RON/Month Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 28.80 28.80 percent Mar 2026


Romania Unemployed Persons
In Romania, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
259.20 260.00 1291.30 65.30 1991 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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