Eurostat: Romanians work longer hours than EU average but salaries are among the lowest
Romanians work longer hours than the European Union average, yet earn some of the lowest wages per hour across the bloc, according to Eurostat data. The figures point to a persistent imbalance between effort and income, reflecting broader…
Radu Dumitrescu · Journalist
· Updated · 3 min read
Romanians work longer hours than the European Union average, yet earn some of the lowest wages per hour across the bloc, according to Eurostat data. The figures point to a persistent imbalance between effort and income, reflecting broader gaps between Eastern and Western Europe.
Romanian employees have some of the lowest wages per hour in the EU, at an average of EUR 13.6 per hour, including salary expenses and social contributions, according to Eurostat data published last month.
