The most alarming statistic emerges from the business lifecycle data: Romania saw 12,535 business exits in November 2025 , including 6,320 deregistrations and 4,888 dissolutions. While net growth appears positive at 2,516 , this represents a dangerously thin margin of survival—for every 1.2 new businesses, one exits .

Critical Sectors in Decline: Education and Energy Show Systemic Weakness

While headline sectors boom, critical infrastructure industries show alarming declines. Education registrations fell 7.33% , while energy production and supply plummeted 32% . This suggests Romania is neglecting the foundational sectors needed for long-term economic stability.

Professional Services Stagnation: Brain Drain Warning Sign

Professional, scientific, and technical activities—the backbone of a knowledge economy—declined 5.01% . This troubling trend suggests Romania’s educated workforce may be leaving the country or moving into lower-value sectors, undermining the nation’s competitive advantage.

The Verdict: Unsustainable Growth Pattern Emerges

Romania’s November 2025 business registration data reveals an economy dangerously imbalanced toward low-value-added sectors while critical industries decline. The explosive growth in manufacturing and transportation appears unsustainable, while declines in education, energy, and professional services signal long-term structural weaknesses. With business exits at alarming levels and growth concentrated in vulnerable sectors, Romania faces significant economic headwinds despite seemingly positive headline numbers.