Romania: Wages in Romania post deep 5.5% y/y real contraction in January

March 17, 2026

Wages in Romania post deep 5.5% y/y real contraction in January
Mar 17, 2026

Wages in Romania post deep 5.5% y/y real contraction in January.

The average net wage in Romania increased by 3.6% y/y nominally to RON 5,518 (EUR 1,084) in January, while contracting by 5.5% y/y in real terms – (…)

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