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EU Labor Costs Surge: Romania Sees 16.1% Spike

6/17/2025

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Hourly labor costs in the EU increased by 4.1% in Q1 2025, while the euro area saw a 3.4% rise.
Wage costs in the EU rose by 4.2%, with Romania experiencing the highest increase at 16.1%.
Labor costs in construction surged by 5.5%, alongside notable increases in professional services.
Eurostat's data highlights ongoing trends in labor costs across EU member states.

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Story summary

Hourly labor costs in the EU increased by 4.1% in Q1 2025, while the euro area saw a 3.4% rise.
Wage costs in the EU rose by 4.2%, with Romania experiencing the highest increase at 16.1%.
Labor costs in construction surged by 5.5%, alongside notable increases in professional services.
Eurostat's data highlights ongoing trends in labor costs across EU member states.