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25 April 09:01

Average take-home pay in Romania has more than tripled since 2007, but economic inequalities persist, affecting perceptions of living standards

Emese Grancsa

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Since Romania's accession to the EU, the average net monthly take-home pay has increased significantly, reaching €1045 in 2024, an increase of 122% even after adjusting for inflation. However, Romanians' perception of income remains negative due to inequality, with 67% of employees earning below the national average. Although wage inequality has fallen, progress is slow and total incomes have increased almost five-fold since 2007. Romania is in the middle of the European league table for income inequality.

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Salariile medii s-au triplat în România de la aderarea la UE, însă românii nu simt creșterea

Salariile medii ale românilor s-au triplat de la aderarea României la UE, dar inegalitatea economică rămâne mare

Analiză Romanian Economic Monitor – UBB FSEGA: De la aderarea României la UE, salariul mediu s-a triplat, dar această creștere nu este resimțită de toți românii din cauza inegalităților economice

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Current Affairs

In 2024, the share of taxes and social contributions in the EU GDP increased to 40.4%. Romania is among the countries with the lowest share, at 28.8%.

International

In 2024, 17.4% of the EU population considers itself poor, a decrease from 19.1% in 2023. Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania have the highest rates.

Politics

Ilie Bolojan announced that the gross minimum wage will remain at the same level in 2026, citing rising costs and the impact on the budget.

Current Affairs

eJobs Survey: 76% of respondents are affected by the recent price increases. Romanians are giving up city outings, buying clothes less often, putting vacations on hold, and purchasing brands from lower price categories.

Current Affairs

During the meeting of the National Tripartite Council for Social Dialogue on October 29, the Concordia Employers' Confederation requested to maintain the minimum wage at the current level for the year 2026.

International

Total social protection expenditures in the EU reached 4.925 billion euros in 2024, with an increase of 6.9%. Romania recorded an increase of 17.5%.

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