Share of World GDP: Romania
Romania's share of world gdp is currently 0.4% as of 2026. # Romania Share of World GDP Romania currently accounts for 0.
Current (2026)
0.4%
-1.6% y/y
Peak (1984)
1.0%
Low (2000)
0.4%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Share of World GDP — Romania
1980 — 2026
Share of World GDP — Romania
Analysis# Romania Share of World GDP
Romania currently accounts for 0.433% of world GDP in 2026, representing a significant decline from its all-time peak of 0.954% in 1984. The country's global economic share has contracted by 51.9% since 1980, though it remains above the historic low of 0.396% recorded in 2000. This long-term trajectory reflects Romania's diminished relative position in the global economy following the post-Communist transition period.
The most notable shift occurred between 2000 and 2019, when Romania's share gradually recovered from its nadir to 0.464%. However, since that 2019 peak, the trend has reversed, with consistent annual declines through 2026. The recent downward momentum suggests Romania's share of global GDP will continue contracting, driven by slower growth relative to faster-expanding emerging economies worldwide.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 0.4% | +0.23% |
| 2029 | 0.4% | +0.00% |
| 2028 | 0.4% | -0.23% |
| 2027 | 0.4% | -0.46% |
| 2026 | 0.4% | -1.59% |
| 2025 | 0.4% | -2.00% |
| 2024 | 0.4% | -2.39% |
| 2023 | 0.5% | -1.08% |
| 2022 | 0.5% | +0.22% |
| 2021 | 0.5% | -1.69% |
| 2020 | 0.5% | +1.72% |
| 2019 | 0.5% | +6.91% |
| 2018 | 0.4% | +2.60% |
| 2017 | 0.4% | +4.19% |
| 2016 | 0.4% | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 0.4% | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 0.4% | +0.74% |
| 2013 | 0.4% | -2.88% |
| 2012 | 0.4% | -1.42% |
| 2011 | 0.4% | +0.71% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.4% | -8.50% |
| 2009 | 0.5% | -4.97% |
| 2008 | 0.5% | +6.39% |
| 2007 | 0.5% | +1.79% |
| 2006 | 0.4% | +2.76% |
| 2005 | 0.4% | +0.00% |
| 2004 | 0.4% | +5.08% |
| 2003 | 0.4% | -1.20% |
| 2002 | 0.4% | +2.70% |
| 2001 | 0.4% | +2.78% |
| 2000 | 0.4% | -1.98% |
| 1999 | 0.4% | -4.49% |
| 1998 | 0.4% | -7.44% |
| 1997 | 0.5% | -9.68% |
| 1996 | 0.5% | +0.20% |
| 1995 | 0.5% | +3.27% |
| 1994 | 0.5% | +1.03% |
| 1993 | 0.5% | -0.21% |
| 1992 | 0.5% | -18.07% |
| 1991 | 0.6% | -14.94% |
| 1990 | 0.7% | -9.38% |
| 1989 | 0.8% | -9.00% |
| 1988 | 0.8% | -4.74% |
| 1987 | 0.9% | -2.96% |
| 1986 | 0.9% | -0.76% |
| 1985 | 0.9% | -3.56% |
| 1984 | 1.0% | +1.38% |
| 1983 | 0.9% | +3.41% |
| 1982 | 0.9% | +3.41% |
| 1981 | 0.9% | -2.22% |
| 1980 | 0.9% | — |
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