Bucharest has a pivotal role in the country’s economy and the Bucharest metropolitan area accounting for 28.4% to the country’s GDP in 2023. The area’s economic growth moderated to 2.3% in 2023 due to inflation, reduced external demand, and structural challenges. Economic growth is expected to recover in 2024, driven by private consumption and EU-funded investment.
Scope
- The service sector remains the key contributor to Bucharest metropolitan area’s economy and the major employer.
- Tourism plays a vital role in Bucharest’s economy. Post-pandemic recovery led to a 63.5% rise in tourist arrivals in 2022 marking still below pre-pandemic levels. Bucharest launched a tourism promotion strategy (2022-27) to revitalize the sector, improve marketing, and enhance infrastructure.
- Bucharest metropolitan area’s construction sector grew by 12.9% in 2023 backed by government initiatives such as the First Home Programme and EU funding. In addition, future projects of the expansion of Metro Line-IV ($1.9 billion) and a high-speed railway between Bucharest and Budapest ($10.8 billion) will underpin continued development.
Reasons to Buy
- Gain a comprehensive knowledge of future economic and demographic trends and understand the performance of various sectors within the city.
- Analyze and understand the business environment in the city to align your investment and expansion strategies.
- The report helps to drive a conclusion in choosing a suitable city to invest or expand according to your business structure.
- Explore new opportunities in the hospitality, tourism, construction, real estate and retail sectors.

