Romania: World Bank Cuts Romania's GDP Growth Forecast To 1.3% In 2026

January 15, 2026

World Bank Cuts Romania's GDP Growth Forecast To 1.3% In 2026
Jan 15, 2026

World Bank Cuts Romania's GDP Growth Forecast To 1.3% In 2026.

The World Bank has downwardly revised its growth forecast for Romania's economy to 0.8% in 2025 and 1.3% in 2026, respectively, according to the latest “Global Economic Prospects” report published by the Bank.

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