Romania’s GDP per capita is expected to increase by 16.1% in real terms over the next five years, reaching 81.1% of the EU average by 2030, up from 74.6% in 2025, according to the IMF’s April 2026 World Economic Outlook. The indicator, measured at purchasing power parity (PPP), is projected to further climb to 83.1% of the EU average by 2031. [....]