www.economica.net/record-pentru-datoriile-firmelor

In Q3 2026, Romanian companies' debts to the state budget and social budgets reached 79.4 billion lei, marking a 2.3% increase from the previous quarter. The number of firms with unpaid debts rose to 48,781, with construction, commerce, and transport sectors being the most affected. The state budget accounts for 73% of total debts, with 58 billion lei owed. Social insurance debts increased by 6.5%, while health budget debts rose by 9.2%. Bucharest holds over 42% of the national total, with significant increases in debts. The construction sector leads in debt value, followed by wholesale trade and transport activities. Overall, contested debts decreased by 28%.