
Europe & Central Asia
Romania Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
6.0%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+11.0%
2024 → 2025
Record High
8.3%
Recorded in 1992
Record Low
3.9%
Recorded in 2019
10-Year Average
5.2%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.0% | 0.6% | +11.0% |
| 2024 | 5.4% | 0.2% | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 5.6% | 0.0% | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 5.6% | 0.0% | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 5.6% | 0.6% | +11.0% |
| 2020 | 5.0% | 1.1% | +28.7% |
| 2019 | 3.9% | 0.3% | -6.6% |
| 2018 | 4.2% | 0.7% | -15.0% |
| 2017 | 4.9% | 1.0% | -16.5% |
| 2016 | 5.9% | 0.9% | -13.4% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Europe & Central Asia · Unemployment
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