The number of unemployed persons in Romania decreased to 256.50 Thousand in September of 2026 from 260.90 Thousand in August of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Romania averaged 571.65 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 5102.70 5107.00 Thousand Jul 2026
Employment Change -0.40 -0.90 percent Jun 2026
Employment Rate 62.70 62.60 percent Jun 2026
Full Time Employment 7421.90 7405.30 Thousand Jun 2026
Job Vacancies 26461.00 28261.00 Jun 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 67.30 67.00 percent Jun 2026
Labour Costs 228.55 270.25 points Jun 2026
Long Term Unemployment Rate 2.10 2.20 percent Jun 2026
Minimum Wages 825.00 795.00 EUR/Month Dec 2026
Part Time Employment 178.00 180.40 Thousand Jun 2026
Population 19.04 19.04 Million Dec 2026
Productivity 136.03 135.35 points Jun 2026
Retirement Age Men 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 62.00 62.00 Years Dec 2026
Unemployed Persons 256.50 260.90 Thousand Sep 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.30 6.40 percent Sep 2026
Wage Growth 5.50 5.50 percent Aug 2026
Wages 9497.00 9709.00 RON/Month Aug 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 8608.00 9115.00 RON/Month Aug 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 30.80 30.80 percent Jun 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
256.50 260.90 1291.30 65.30 1991 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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