Romania is located in south-eastern Europe. The country is bordered by the waters of the Black Sea. It shares borders with five countries - Ukraine, Moldova, Hungary, Serbia, Moldova, Hungary and Bulgaria - and has been a member of the European Union since 2007. Romania is a very pleasant country to live in, with a good climate, a low crime rate, a stable economy and friendly people.
Romania has a population of just under 19 million. Unfortunately, there are still problems with corruption, bureaucracy and tax evasion. Nevertheless, many foreigners are showing interest in the local labour market. The following section identifies the occupations that will be in demand in Romania in 2023.
The Romanian labour market
Romania has a real labour force of over 8 million people; just under 240,000 are officially unemployed. The unemployment rate in the country is around 5-6%. According to a government decree, the maximum number of new work permits that can be issued in Romania in 2022 for foreigners (i.e. non-EU and non-EU workers) is 100,000. By the way, a large number of foreign entrepreneurs are now running successful businesses on Romanian territory.
Applicants from third countries, including Russia and Ukraine, have to meet several requirements to be officially employed in Romania. In particular, they must find a job vacancy and obtain a work permit in advance. It should be noted that from 2021 onwards, a work permit is no longer required for job applicants from the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and Serbia to work full-time under an individual employment contract of up to nine months' duration.
According to official figures from the Romanian government, from 1 January 2023, the minimum wage in Romania will be 3,000 lei per month, which is equivalent to 610 euros. This is one of the lowest in the European Union. Only Bulgaria (400 euros) is even lower. According to official data from the Romanian National Institute of Statistics, the average salary in Romania in 2023 will be 6,831 lei per month (1,385 euros).
The most in-demand professions in Romania
The occupations with the highest demand in Romania in 2023 are industry, construction, energy, tourism, IT and automotive.
Unskilled occupations in Romania are rather popular among migrant labour force after the collapse of the Soviet Union, such as waiters, salespersons, housekeepers, nannies, nurses and maids.
Professions in high demand in Romania
- Doctors, nurses
- Engineers (various fields)
- Managers
- English teachers
- Programmers
- Seasonal workers in tourism and agriculture
- Social workers
- Builders (carpenters, masons, welders)
- Financiers
- Energy
Note This information is based on data from Romanian government agencies and international recruitment agencies.
In conclusion, it should be noted that according to local employers, the number of job vacancies in Romania in 2023 is on average 20% lower compared to the previous year.
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