TRENDS IN VINEYARD AREA AND GRAPE PRODUCTION IN ROMANIA DURING THE PAST DECADE

Andreea Raluca CHIRIAC; Gabriela Alina CIOROMELE; Bogdan-Ionuț MÎRZA

doi:10.35219/across.2026.5.03

Andreea Raluca CHIRIAC Faculty of Engineering and Agronomy in Braila, ”Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Romania / Research and Consultancy Centre for Agronomy and Environment ”Lunca”(CCCAM Lunca), Romania
Gabriela Alina CIOROMELE Faculty of Engineering and Agronomy in Braila, ”Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Romania / Research and Consultancy Centre for Agronomy and Environment ”Lunca”(CCCAM Lunca), Romania / Brăila Agricultural Research and Development Station, Romania
Bogdan-Ionuț MÎRZA Faculty of Engineering and Agronomy in Braila, ”Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Romania

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35219/across.2026.5.03

Keywords: vines, grapes, vineyard area, production, Romania, TEMPO-Online, viticulture

Abstract

This paper evaluates the evolution of vineyard area and grape production in Romania during 2015-2024, based on data from the National Institute of Statistics. The analysis uses statistical indicators such as the mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variation and annual rate of change. The results highlight a moderate reduction in the cultivated area, from 178.12 thousand ha in 2015 to 163.43 thousand ha in 2024, accompanied by more pronounced fluctuations in total production. The average production was 5254 kg/ha, with variations mainly attributable to climatic conditions, the state of the plantations, and technological level. Overall, the wine sector is characterised by relative stability in the areas and greater production variability, which requires the modernisation of plantations and the adaptation of technologies to climate change.