Romania ranks #1 in Europe’s Employee Engagement study, performed by Gallup, from a total number of 38 European countries, and ranks 27 on the perceived daily stress*.
(* source: Gallup – State of Global Workforce Report, 2023)
MOST ENGAGED WORKFORCE IN THE EU
REMARKABLE
GROWTH OF THE IT SECTOR
The Romanian IT sector has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, emerging as a major hub for technology and innovation in Eastern Europe. According to a report by Brainspotting, the country had over 150,000 IT professionals in 2022, marking a 12% year-on-year growth.
(source: Brainspotting, 2022)
A key factor in Romania’s IT sector success is its robust educational system. Romania ranks sixth globally in certified IT professionals*. The country has invested heavily in STEM education, with universities like the University of Bucharest and Babes-Bolyai University producing high-quality graduates skilled in areas like software development, cyber security, and artificial intelligence**.
(* source: ITU, 2021) (** source: Times Higher Education, 2023)
ROBUST
EDUCATIONAL
SYSTEM
1st IN
EUROPEAN UNION AT ENGLISH SKILLS
The language skills of Romanian IT professionals set them apart on the global stage. Romania ranks first in the European Union for proficiency in English amongst people who do not have it as their first language. This proficiency ensures smooth communication and seamless collaboration in multicultural and international teams.
(source: EF EPI, 2022)
Romanian IT professionals also distinguish themselves through their problem-solving skills and creativity. They rank 13th globally in the TopCoder ranking, demonstrating their abilities in competitive programming.
(source: TopCoder, 2023)
LEADING IN TOPCODER RANKING
DIVERSE ECOSYSTEM
The Romanian IT industry is characterized by its diverse ecosystem, from startups to multinational corporations. In 2021, Romania had over 20,000 companies in the IT sector, employing more than 6% of the country’s active working population.
(source: ANIS, 2022)
Romanian IT professionals are also widely recognized for their versatility. They are skilled in a range of programming languages, including Java, C#, and Python, as well as newer languages like Rust and Go.
(source: StackOverflow Developer Survey, 2023)
VERSATILE WORKFORCE
IMPORTANT ECONOMY
CONTRIBUTOR
The IT sector has become one of the leading contributors to the Romanian economy. In 2022, the IT industry’s contribution to the GDP was about 6%, double that of 2015.
(source: Romania’s National Institute of Statistics, 2023)
In terms of digital progress, Romania ranks highly. The DESI (Digital Economy and Society Index) placed Romania at the 26th spot in 2021, and it has been improving rapidly, with an increase of over 40% compared to 2015.
(source: DESI, 2021)
HIGH
GROWTH IN DIGITAL ECONOMY
LEADER IN CYBER
SECURITY
Romania is also a leading player in cyber security. The country ranks fourth globally for the number of certified cyber security professionals. This proficiency ensures robust protection against online threats, which is critical in today’s digital world.
(source: (ISC)², 2021)
