Romania Inflation Rate
Consumer price inflation, annual % FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG
Romania's inflation rate was 7.30% in 2025, ranked 35th globally. This represents a 27.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Romania's inflation rate stood at 7.30% in 2025, a rise of +1.58pp from 2024. The IMF projects 7.30% by 2025. Romania ranked 35th globally.
Romania's inflation rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 46 years, with a marked peak in 1993 when it reached 255.17%, a consequence of post-communist economic reforms and price liberalization. Conversely, the lowest recorded inflation rate was -1.54% in 2016, a rare instance of deflation, likely resulting from a temporary economic downturn. In recent years, Romania's inflation rate has decreased and stabilized, with the latest reading at 7.30% in 2025, ranking it 35th globally. This is lower than that of Moldova, a peer country, which recorded an inflation rate of 7.67% in the same year. Compared to other Eastern European countries, Romania's inflation rate remains relatively low, with Belarus and The Gambia being the only countries with lower rates of 7.01% and 7.49% respectively. A sustained economic growth and stable monetary policy are likely to contribute to Romania's low inflation trajectory, potentially leading to a further decrease in the coming years if global economic conditions remain stable.
Data & projection
| Year | Inflation Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 2.60% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 2.84% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 3.06% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 4.29% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 6.66% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 7.30% | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.30% | +1.58pp | #35 |
| 2024 | 5.72% | −4.68pp | #150 |
| 2023 | 10.40% | −3.40pp | #156 |
| 2022 | 13.80% | +8.75pp | #154 |
| 2021 | 5.05% | +2.41pp | #132 |
| 2020 | 2.63% | −1.19pp | #116 |
| 2019 | 3.83% | −0.80pp | #146 |
| 2018 | 4.63% | +3.28pp | #153 |
| 2017 | 1.34% | +2.89pp | #54 |
| 2016 | -1.54% | −0.95pp | #5 |
| 2015 | -0.59% | −1.67pp | #28 |
| 2014 | 1.07% | −2.93pp | #64 |
| 2013 | 3.98% | +0.65pp | #123 |
| 2012 | 3.33% | −2.46pp | #90 |
| 2011 | 5.79% | −0.32pp | #125 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw inflation rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
The focus on Iran and oil prices ahead of Israeli elections suggests potential volatility in energy costs, which could influence Romania's 7.30% inflation rate given its reliance on energy imports
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's inflation rate was 7.30% in 2025. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 27.6% increase from the previous year.
Romania's inflation rate peaked at 255.17% in 1993.
The lowest inflation rate in Romania was -1.54% in 2016.
Romania ranks 35th globally in inflation rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's inflation rate is projected to reach 7.30% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The inflation rate of Romania in 2025 was 7.30%. This ranks 35th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_inflation-rate,
title = {Romania Inflation Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/inflation-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}