# Romanian regional economic and IT sector development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-regional-economic-and-it-sector-development
> Updated: 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Romanian technology sector is highly concentrated in specific regional hubs, with the Bucharest-Ilfov, Cluj, Timiș, and Iași areas accounting for the vast majority of the industry’s turnover, profits, and employment. A study indicates that Cluj has emerged as a major technological center, driven by its status as a university hub which attracts foreign investment and fosters a specialized ecosystem.

By late 2026, Cluj County has maintained its position as Romania’s second-highest county for both average salaries and total employment, trailing only Bucharest. The region serves as a significant demographic hub, with nearly 21,000 foreign citizens residing there, largely due to employment and education opportunities. While migration remains driven by work, recent data from July 2026 shows a slow but steady decline in the total number of employees in the county.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Cluj County maintains high employment and foreign residency levels

Cluj County remains Romania's second most significant region for salaries and employment, while hosting nearly 21,000 foreign residents, primarily from Nepal, Sri Lanka, and India.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cluj-county-maintains-high-employment-and-foreign-residency-levels

### 2026-09-03: Romanian IT sector concentrated in Bucharest and Cluj hubs

A new study reveals that Bucharest-Ilfov and Cluj lead Romania's IT sector, with five counties controlling 87% of the industry's total turnover and 85% of its workforce.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-it-sector-concentrated-in-bucharest-and-cluj-hubs

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