IMF expects moderate economic growth but sluggish fiscal consolidation in Romania

IMF Expects Moderate Economic Growth in Romania

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its estimates for Romania's economic growth to 1% for this year, down from 1.6% forecast in April and 3.3% indicated in October last year, according to the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report.

The forecast is more optimistic than the 0.6% official projection by the state forecasting body, CNP. The IMF expects gradual economic consolidation, with a growth rate of 3.3% in 2030.

However, the Fund expects sluggish fiscal consolidation, with Romania's general government budget dropping below 6% of GDP in 2026 from 8.2% in 2024, mainly due to lower expenditures.

The IMF expects Romania's economy to grow moderately, but fiscal consolidation will be sluggish.

Author's summary: IMF predicts moderate growth for Romania's economy.

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Romania Insider Romania Insider — 2025-10-15

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