România înregistrează o scădere a costului forței de muncă

In the second quarter of 2026, Romania's hourly labor cost decreased by 0.32% compared to the previous quarter, with significant declines in hospitality and communications. However, the mining sector saw a notable increase of 6.88%. Year-on-year, labor costs rose by 1.80%, with construction experiencing the highest annual growth at 5.71%. Public administration and education faced the largest declines compared to last year. Overall, while there was a slight quarterly decrease, costs remain higher than a year ago, indicating mixed trends in labor expenses.