The number of unemployed persons in Romania decreased to 267.50 Thousand in February of 2026 from 268.10 Thousand in January of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Romania averaged 576.86 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



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Employed Persons 5121.90 5123.70 Thousand Jan 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 28360.00 31617.00 Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 66.80 67.40 percent Dec 2025
Labour Costs 190.05 205.70 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 132.23 135.58 points Dec 2025
Retirement Age Men 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 62.00 62.00 Years Dec 2026
Unemployed Persons 267.50 268.10 Thousand Feb 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.00 6.00 percent Feb 2026
Wage Growth 3.50 6.70 percent Jan 2026
Wages 9220.00 9868.00 RON/Month Jan 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 8338.00 9122.00 RON/Month Jan 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 28.20 28.20 percent Dec 2025


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
267.50 268.10 1291.30 65.30 1991 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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