Romania Budget Deficit Drops to 3.82% of GDP

The Ministry of Finance reported that Romania's general consolidated budget deficit shrank to 3.82% of GDP for the period from January to September 2026. The deficit totaled RON 78.52 billion, or approximately EUR 14.71 billion, marking a significant decrease from the RON 102.47 billion deficit recorded during the same period in 2025.

Despite the overall nine-month improvement, government officials noted a shift in recent performance. Preliminary data discussed during a government meeting on October 16 indicated a slight deterioration in budget execution specifically during the third quarter of the year.