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Romania unemployment rate reaches 3.26% in August

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According to data from the National Agency for Employment (ANOFM), Romania's unemployment rate stood at 3.26% at the end of August. A total of 260,919 people were registered as unemployed.

Of the total unemployed, 61,718 individuals were receiving unemployment benefits, while 199,201 were non-indemnified. The data shows a significant geographic divide, with over 188,000 unemployed persons living in rural areas compared to approximately 72,000 in urban environments.

Demographic breakdowns indicate that the largest age group among the unemployed is those over 55 years old, numbering nearly 66,000. Additionally, more than 29,000 individuals under the age of 25 are currently registered as unemployed. Regarding education levels, 5.09% of the unemployed hold university degrees, while 33.17% have completed only middle school.

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National Agency for Employment · Romania

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Aproape 270. 000 de șomeri la sfârșitul lunii august. Peste 29. 000 sunt tineri sub 25 de ani [renasterea.ro]
Aproape 270. 000 de șomeri la sfârșitul lunii august 2026. Mai mult de 29. 000 sunt tineri sub 25 de ani [ziarulunirea.ro]
Aproape 270. 000 de români sunt în șomaj. Peste 29. 000 sunt tineri care nu au împlinit 25 de ani [www.aktual24.ro]
Rata şomajului a ajuns la 3,26% în august 2026 [www.dailybusiness.ro]