Housing prices continued to increase across the Uniunea Europeană at the end of 2025, with an annual growth of 5.5%, according to data published by Eurostat. Romania recorded a higher increase of 6.7% in Q4 2025, compared to the same period in the previous year.
Although above the EU average, Romania’s growth remains moderate compared to more dynamic markets such as Hungary, Croatia, or Portugal.
European trends
In Q4 2025, housing prices rose by 5.1% in the euro area and 5.5% in the EU year-on-year.
The highest annual increases were recorded in:
– Hungary (21.2%)
– Portugal (18.9%)
– Croatia (16.1%)
Finland was the only country to report a decline, at -3.1%.
Romania: above average, but not among top performers
Romania’s 6.7% increase is close to Malta (6.1%) and Ireland (7.0%), but below the fastest-growing markets.
On a quarterly basis, Romania saw a 1.7% increase in Q4 2025, above the EU average of 0.8%, indicating a late-year acceleration.
Yearly dynamics
Throughout 2025, Romania’s housing market showed fluctuations:
– Q1: +2.1%
– Q2: +0.4%
– Q3: +2.3%
– Q4: +1.7%
Outlook and methodology
The House Price Index (HPI) measures price changes for all residential properties. Data is compiled nationally and aggregated by Eurostat.
The next data release, covering Q1 2026, is scheduled for July 2, 2026.
Photo: freepik.comHousing prices continued to increase across the Uniunea Europeană at the end of 2025, with an annual growth of 5.5%, according to data published by Eurostat. Romania recorded a higher increase of 6.7% in Q4 2025, compared to the same period in the previous year.
Although above the EU average, Romania’s growth remains moderate compared to more dynamic markets such as Hungary, Croatia, or Portugal.
European trends
In Q4 2025, housing prices rose by 5.1% in the euro area and 5.5% in the EU year-on-year.
The highest annual increases were recorded in:
– Hungary (21.2%)
– Portugal (18.9%)
– Croatia (16.1%)
Finland was the only country to report a decline, at -3.1%.
Romania: above average, but not among top performers
Romania’s 6.7% increase is close to Malta (6.1%) and Ireland (7.0%), but below the fastest-growing markets.
On a quarterly basis, Romania saw a 1.7% increase in Q4 2025, above the EU average of 0.8%, indicating a late-year acceleration.
Yearly dynamics
Throughout 2025, Romania’s housing market showed fluctuations:
– Q1: +2.1%
– Q2: +0.4%
– Q3: +2.3%
– Q4: +1.7%
Outlook and methodology
The House Price Index (HPI) measures price changes for all residential properties. Data is compiled nationally and aggregated by Eurostat.
The next data release, covering Q1 2026, is scheduled for July 2, 2026.
Photo: freepik.com
