Romania Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
Romania's gross savings was 18.12% in 2025, ranked 108th globally. This represents a 7.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Romania's gross savings stood at 18.12% in 2025, a rise of +1.28% from 2024. The IMF projects 18.12% by 2025. Romania ranked 108th globally.
Romania's Gross Savings rate has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 46 years, with a notable peak in 1986 at 34.05 and a trough in 1998 at 11.19. This substantial swing is indicative of the country's economic transition from a centrally planned to a market-based economy. Following its all-time peak, the rate declined steadily, eventually stabilizing at a moderate level. In 2025, Romania's Gross Savings stands at 18.12, ranking 108 globally. This is slightly lower than neighboring countries such as the Bahamas, which ranked 18.34, and Georgia, with a rate of 17.82. The country's Gross Savings rate has been on a gradual upward trend since its trough, suggesting a growing ability to save and invest. However, the trajectory may be subject to change with shifts in global economic conditions, particularly if Romania's economic growth accelerates or decelerates in response to external factors.
Data & projection
| Year | Gross Savings | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 24.67% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 24.60% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 24.75% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 24.87% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 25.36% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 18.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 18.12% | +1.28% | #108 |
| 2024 | 16.84% | −2.31% | #121 |
| 2023 | 19.37% | +1.93% | #115 |
| 2022 | 17.62% | −1.47% | #126 |
| 2021 | 19.19% | +0.07% | #117 |
| 2020 | 19.25% | −0.15% | #111 |
| 2019 | 19.52% | +1.24% | #118 |
| 2018 | 18.40% | −2.40% | #121 |
| 2017 | 20.81% | −0.77% | #99 |
| 2016 | 21.58% | −3.27% | #87 |
| 2015 | 24.84% | −0.07% | #67 |
| 2014 | 24.90% | +0.77% | #68 |
| 2013 | 24.14% | +2.06% | #72 |
| 2012 | 22.52% | −0.57% | #80 |
| 2011 | 23.53% | +1.47% | #70 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's gross savings was 18.12% in 2025. Ranked 108th globally. This represents a 7.6% increase from the previous year.
Romania's gross savings peaked at 34.05% in 1986.
The lowest gross savings in Romania was 11.19% in 1998.
Romania ranks 108th globally in gross savings as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's gross savings is projected to reach 18.12% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gross savings of Romania in 2025 was 18.12%. This ranks 108th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_gross-savings,
title = {Romania Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}