Romania can't escape the technical recession. The economy, supported by agriculture and construction; population consumption decreases

Romania's GDP remained unchanged in Q2 2026 compared to Q1, but fell by 1.9% year-on-year. The economy contracted by 1.6% in the first half of the year. Construction and agriculture saw growth, while industry and trade faced declines. Household consumption decreased by 3.1%, but gross fixed capital formation rose significantly. Exports and imports also increased moderately.