Romania ranks 51st in the '2025 IMD World Talent Ranking', with progress in investments and attractiveness, but remains behind other countries in availability.

According to the '2025 IMD World Talent Ranking', Romania ranks 51st in talent competitiveness, with improvements in the factors 'Investment and Development' (52nd place) and 'Attractiveness' (43rd place). The growth is due to the favorable ratio of students to teachers, but spending on education remains low. Romania excels in STEM graduates (17th place), but education in management does not meet market needs (58th place). The ranking highlights the need for reforms to attract and retain human capital.