The most alarming metric of all: Romania's business ecosystem recorded **negative net growth** in August 2025 , with 274 more businesses closing than opening. The health ratio of 0.98 indicates the business death rate now exceeds the birth rate—a classic early warning sign of economic contraction.
While the net growth trend shows improvement from previous months, this could simply represent a temporary stabilization before further decline. The massive increase in dissolutions suggests structural problems rather than cyclical fluctuations.
Conclusion: Prepare for the Worst
The August 2025 business registration data paints a picture of an economy at a dangerous inflection point. The explosive growth in business dissolutions, combined with negative net business growth, suggests Romania’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is under severe stress.
Policymakers face an urgent challenge: Without immediate intervention to reduce regulatory burdens, improve access to capital, and restore business confidence, Romania risks entering a prolonged period of economic stagnation that could take years to recover from.
The warning signs are clear. The question now is whether anyone is paying attention before it’s too late.