Consumption levels in Romania continue to drop as pessimism rises, survey reveals
The percentage of those who declare that they have reduced their purchases has increased from 55% to 61% in May 2026, compared to the previous month, according to data from an IRSOP survey published on Monday, June 8.
Radu Dumitrescu · Journalist
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The percentage of those who declare that they have reduced their purchases has increased from 55% to 61% in May 2026, compared to the previous month, according to data from an IRSOP survey published on Monday, June 8.
Irrespective of the destination, Romanians expressed a lower willingness to spend money from April to May 2026. Instead of consuming, roughly half of Romanians preferred to put money aside for unforeseen situations. The money withdrawn from circulation, however, leads to lower consumption and production, and a decrease in salaries at the macro level.
