www.economica.net/criza-romania-cat-a-scazut-pib-i

Romania's economy showed a 2.1% growth in Q3 2026 compared to the previous quarter, but a 0.3% decline over the first nine months compared to 2025. The National Institute of Statistics reported a 0.1% increase in Q3 2026 compared to the same quarter last year, while the GDP for the first nine months decreased by 0.3% on a gross basis. Seasonal adjustments were recalculated following the inclusion of Q3 estimates. The National Commission for Strategy and Prognosis projected a 0.4% economic contraction for 2026, revising previous growth expectations downward by 0.5 percentage points.