Manufacturing Sector Contribution to GDP in Romania (1990-2022)

Romania's manufacturing contribution has steadily declined from 31.7% in 1991 to 15.9% in 2020. Economic reforms, the 2007 EU accession, and foreign investment initially bolstered manufacturing, particularly in automotive and consumer goods. However, recent years show a gradual decline as labor costs rise and the economy diversifies. The decrease underscores Romania’s need to balance industrial growth with modernization challenges as part of the EU economic structure.