Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate in Romania
Romania: Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate was 6.79 % change on previous year in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate in Romania, 1996–2026
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2026, monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate in Romania stood at 6.79 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 28.2% on the previous year and down 64.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate in Romania peaked at 157.73 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0 % change on previous year, in 2010.
That places Romania 60th out of 168 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate in Romania, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 29.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 157.73 % change on previous year | +437.7% |
| 1998 | 40 % change on previous year | -74.6% |
| 1999 | 28.57 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
| 2000 | 55.56 % change on previous year | +94.4% |
| 2001 | 100 % change on previous year | +80.0% |
| 2002 | 25 % change on previous year | -75.0% |
| 2003 | 42.86 % change on previous year | +71.4% |
| 2004 | 12 % change on previous year | -72.0% |
| 2005 | 10.71 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 2006 | 6.45 % change on previous year | -39.8% |
| 2007 | 18.18 % change on previous year | +181.8% |
| 2008 | 28.21 % change on previous year | +55.1% |
| 2009 | 20 % change on previous year | -29.1% |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 11.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 4.48 % change on previous year | -61.6% |
| 2013 | 14.29 % change on previous year | +219.0% |
| 2014 | 12.5 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
| 2015 | 16.67 % change on previous year | +33.3% |
| 2016 | 19.05 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 2017 | 16 % change on previous year | -16.0% |
| 2018 | 31.03 % change on previous year | +94.0% |
| 2019 | 9.47 % change on previous year | -69.5% |
| 2020 | 7.21 % change on previous year | -23.9% |
| 2021 | 3.14 % change on previous year | -56.5% |
| 2022 | 10.87 % change on previous year | +246.3% |
| 2023 | 17.65 % change on previous year | +62.4% |
| 2024 | 23.33 % change on previous year | +32.2% |
| 2025 | 9.46 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
| 2026 | 6.79 % change on previous year | -28.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 63.91 % change on previous year | 28.57 % change on previous year | 157.73 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 31.9 % change on previous year | 6.45 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.52 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 31.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.21 % change on previous year | 3.14 % change on previous year | 23.33 % change on previous year | 7 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 57 Tunisia 7.02 % change on previous year compare
- 58 Andorra 7.01 % change on previous year compare
- 59 North Macedonia 6.85 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Estonia 6.77 % change on previous year compare
- 62 Hong Kong 6.67 % change on previous year compare
- 63 Guatemala 6.35 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Romania
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7777 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7486 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.8063 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.18 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1264 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 10,932 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,465 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,408 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,360 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 10,768 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate in Romania?
- Monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate in Romania was 6.79 % change on previous year in 2026, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 157.73 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does Romania rank for monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate?
- Romania ranks 60th out of 168 countries with data for 2026.
- Is monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Monthly minimum wage (Local currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Monthly minimum wage International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Monthly minimum wage (Local currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.