The National Institute of Statistics (INS) published the data on investments made in the Romanian economy in 2025. The main conclusion: Romanians and companies in the country invested more than in 2024 — both throughout the year and in the last three months of 2025.
How much was invested in total
In the entire year 2025, net investments in the national economy totaled 216.5 billion lei. Compared to 2024, when the amount had been 193.8 billion lei, we have a 5% increase in real terms (that is, after taking inflation out of the calculation).
The last three months of the year were even more dynamic. Investments reached 73.6 billion lei, compared to 63.3 billion in the same period in 2024 — that is, a real increase of 7.7%. Almost every 8 lei invested in addition represented a real increase compared to the same period of the previous year.
Where did the money go?
INS divides investments into three main categories. Here are the numbers for all of 2025:
New construction works – 133.9 billion lei (61.8% of the total), increasing by 6.1%. This includes buildings, roads, infrastructure.
Machinery and means of transport – 58.4 billion lei (27% of the total), up 3.5%. Cars, equipment, trucks, industrial machinery.
Other investment expenses – 24.2 billion lei (11.2% of the total), up 4.3%. Includes design studies, land acquisitions, plantations, etc.
What is “net investment”?
A technical term used by the INS deserves a brief explanation. Net investment is the money spent to create something new or improve something existing—whether it's a new factory, an upgraded road, or purchased equipment. This does not include simple repair or routine maintenance.
Why do these numbers matter?
Investments are the “fuel” of economic growth. When firms and the government invest more—in factories, machinery, roads, IT systems—the economy becomes more productive, jobs are created, and incomes rise in the long run.
Growth of 5% in real terms for the full year and 7.7% in the fourth quarter are positive signs, especially as the advance was across all investment categories — not just one or two.
