Romania’s construction industry accounted for almost 8% of the country’s GDP over the past four quarters, marking the highest share across the European Union, Eurostat data analyzed by Colliers reveals.
Colliers consultants highlight that Romania posted the EU’s second-fastest post-pandemic growth in construction activity, with construction volumes in the first eight months of 2025 about 58% higher than in the same period of 2019.
This expansion has propelled the sector’s GDP contribution from below 6% to nearly 8%, driven primarily by large infrastructure investments alongside private residential and commercial projects.
To put this in perspective, the 250 kilometers of motorways opened in 2024 would, relative to the country’s size, be comparable to about 10,000 kilometers of motorway openings in China, a country renowned for its rapid infrastructure development.
Despite the sector’s strength, Colliers experts warn of significant challenges. Economic uncertainty and fiscal pressures weigh heavily on the residential market, where developers are wary of a potential demand slowdown.
Infrastructure projects face delays due to financing issues and difficulties absorbing European Union funds, threatening to slow progress. As a result, the government’s goal to open between 200 and 300 kilometers of new motorways in 2025 now appears unlikely, with an optimistic estimate of about 100 kilometers achievable by year-end.
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