The number of unemployed persons in Romania decreased to 256.80 Thousand in May of 2026 from 259.20 Thousand in April of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Romania averaged 574.60 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 5113.30 5116.60 Thousand May 2026
Employment Change -1.00 1.20 percent Mar 2026
Employment Rate 62.60 62.60 percent Mar 2026
Full Time Employment 7405.30 7408.30 Thousand Mar 2026
Job Vacancies 28261.00 28360.00 Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 67.00 66.80 percent Mar 2026
Labour Costs 295.12 192.75 points Mar 2026
Long Term Unemployment Rate 2.20 2.30 percent Mar 2026
Minimum Wages 795.00 797.00 EUR/Month Jun 2026
Part Time Employment 180.40 163.90 Thousand Mar 2026
Population 19.04 19.04 Million Dec 2026
Productivity 132.62 131.31 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 256.80 259.20 Thousand May 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.40 6.30 percent May 2026
Wage Growth 3.20 3.50 percent May 2026
Wages 9483.00 9740.00 RON/Month May 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 8691.00 9090.00 RON/Month May 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
256.80 259.20 1291.30 65.30 1991 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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