Investment in Romanian economy exceeds 100 billion lei in H1 2026

Net investment in the Romanian economy totalled 100.5 billion lei in the first half of 2026, up 11.9% in real terms compared with the first half of 2025, according to a release from the National Institute of Statistics (INS).

In the second quarter of 2026, net investment in the national economy increased by 17.8% in real terms compared with the same quarter of 2025, driven by increases in new construction works, up 21.5%, and machinery, including transport equipment, up 18.1%. Other investment expenditure decreased by 6.9%.

According to INS, in the first half of 2026, net investment in the national economy rose by 11.9% in real terms compared with the same period of 2025, as investment in machinery, including transport equipment, increased by 18.5% and new construction works by 16.9%. Other investment expenditure fell by 25.4%.

INS said net investment represents expenditure on the creation of new fixed assets and the development, modernisation and reconstruction of existing ones, as well as the value of services related to the transfer of ownership of existing fixed assets and land acquired for payment from other entities or individuals, including notarial fees, commissions, transport and handling costs.

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