România, ultima în UE la rata locurilor de muncă vacante. Nivelul este de patru ori sub media europeană • Newsweek România

Romania has the lowest job vacancy rate in the EU at 0.5%, significantly below the EU average of 2%. The National Institute of Statistics reports 26,500 vacant positions, a decrease of 4,900 from the previous year. This decline reflects a broader trend in Europe, where job vacancies have also decreased. The highest vacancy rates in the EU are found in the Netherlands at 4.1%, while Romania's rate is over eight times lower. The public sector accounts for over 19% of job vacancies, with significant openings in health and social care, public administration, and education. The data indicates a reduced demand for labor in Romania, contrasting with higher demand in other European countries.