Romania's housing prices surge among EU's highest in Q2

Romania has recorded one of the largest increases in housing prices within the European Union during the second quarter of 2026, according to data from Eurostat. The country's housing prices climbed by 4.4% compared to the previous quarter, placing it among the top three EU nations with the highest quarterly gains, alongside Lithuania and Bulgaria, which saw increases of 5% and 4.5%, respectively.

Year-on-year, Romania experienced a 12.1% increase in housing prices during the same period, a notable rise from the 7.8% increase reported in the first quarter of 2026. This positions Romania as a leader in housing price growth within the EU, where Portugal, Bulgaria, and Lithuania also saw substantial annual increases of 16.5%, 15.5%, and 14.3%, respectively.

In contrast, several EU countries reported declines in housing prices. Hungary and France experienced quarterly decreases of 1.4% and 0.8%, respectively. Finland and Luxembourg also saw annual price drops, with Finland experiencing a 2.7% decline and Luxembourg a 2.2% decrease.

Housing prices in the euro area increased by 4% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, while the European Union as a whole saw a 4.7% rise. These figures reflect a slight decrease from the first quarter of 2026, where the euro area and EU housing prices rose by 4.6% and 5.1% year-on-year, respectively.

This data, sourced from AGERPRES, highlights the varied dynamics of the housing market across Europe, with Romania standing out for its significant growth in housing prices.