Romania’s construction market ended 2025 at a very high level of activity, close to historic peaks, supported mainly by public investment and steady interest from private developers.
The volume of construction works increased by almost 8% in January–November 2025 compared to the previous year, approaching the record set in 2023, according to Colliers latest annual analysis.
The sector’s weight in the economy has become hard to ignore as construction accounted for nearly 9% of Romania’s GDP in 2025, the highest share in the European Union and significantly above the bloc’s 5% average.
Public infrastructure and engineering works set the pace
The market’s expansion is driven primarily by engineering works, where most publicly funded projects are concentrated, major infrastructure and large hospitals that reached record levels in 2025. These schemes, backed by state budgets and European money, continue to anchor the sector even as other parts of the economy face mixed signals.
Non-residential construction also performed strongly, with volumes up more than 11% versus 2024, moving back toward the highs seen in 2023. Residential construction posted solid growth of over 12%, although it still remains below its recent historic peak.
Record employment in construction
On the labour market, construction has become a heavyweight. The number of people working in the sector reached a record level in 2025, with 462,000 employees in July—up about 1% compared with the previous year.
