Romania recorded the largest decrease in the household savings rate in the EU, but also the largest increase in the investment rate, in the first quarter of 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, Romania had the largest decline in the household savings rate in the European Union, with over 5 percentage points compared to the previous quarter, followed by Greece and Austria. At the same time, our country reported the highest increase in the investment rate, with 2.2 percentage points.

The household savings rate remained stable in the euro area and increased by 0.2 percentage points in the EU, compared to the previous quarter.

In the first quarter of 2026, real income and household consumption per capita remained stable in the euro area. At the EU level, incomes increased slightly by 0.1%, while household consumption decreased by 0.2% compared to the previous quarter. The slight increase in income in the EU was positively influenced by employee remuneration and social benefits.

In the first quarter of 2026, the investment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points at the household level in the euro area and the EU, with Romania recording a significant increase, while Greece had the largest decline.

These data reflect the complex economic trends that Romania and other member states are facing.