The number of employed persons in Romania decreased to 5121.90 Thousand in January of 2026 from 5123.70 Thousand in December of 2025. Employed Persons in Romania averaged 5573.45 Thousand from 1980 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 8496.00 Thousand in June of 1990 and a record low of 4095.20 Thousand in January of 2011. source: Institutul National de Statistica



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 5121.90 5123.70 Thousand Jan 2026
Employment Rate 62.60 63.40 percent Dec 2025
Job Vacancies 28360.00 31617.00 Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 66.80 67.40 percent Dec 2025
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


Romania Employed Persons
In Romania, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5121.90 5123.70 8496.00 4095.20 1980 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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