Romania Interest Payments to Revenue
Interest payments as % of revenue GC.XPN.INTP.RV.ZS
Romania's interest payments to revenue was 5.77% in 2025, ranked 56th globally. This represents a 24.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Romania's interest payments to revenue stood at 5.77% in 2025, a rise of +1.14pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.77% by 2025. Romania ranked 56th globally.
Romania's interest payments to revenue have exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 38 years, with the latest figure standing at 5.77% in 2025. This value ranks the country 56th globally, surpassing Moldova's 5.78% but falling behind other peer countries. The indicator has shown a marked increase since 1991, when it hit an all-time low of 0.11%, but still lingers below the 1997 peak of 16.25%. The year 2025's value remains higher compared to many years prior to the 2008 global financial crisis. Despite the fluctuations, Romania's interest payments to revenue have generally trended downwards since the 1997 peak, indicating a gradual stabilization of its fiscal situation. A potential shift in monetary policy or a significant improvement in the country's economic growth rate could alter this trajectory and influence the trajectory of interest payments to revenue in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Interest Payments to Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 5.77% | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.77% | +1.14pp | #56 |
| 2022 | 4.63% | −0.10pp | #57 |
| 2021 | 4.73% | +0.13pp | #57 |
| 2020 | 4.60% | +0.79pp | #58 |
| 2019 | 3.80% | +0.20pp | #52 |
| 2018 | 3.60% | −0.61pp | #42 |
| 2017 | 4.21% | −0.36pp | #55 |
| 2016 | 4.57% | −0.12pp | #54 |
| 2015 | 4.68% | −0.78pp | #58 |
| 2014 | 5.46% | −1.16pp | #71 |
| 2013 | 6.62% | −0.40pp | #76 |
| 2012 | 7.02% | +0.65pp | #81 |
| 2011 | 6.37% | +0.66pp | #77 |
| 2010 | 5.71% | −0.49pp | #66 |
| 2009 | 6.20% | +4.09pp | #64 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw interest payments to revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's interest payments to revenue was 5.77% in 2025. Ranked 56th globally. This represents a 24.5% increase from the previous year.
Romania's interest payments to revenue peaked at 16.25% in 1997.
The lowest interest payments to revenue in Romania was 0.11% in 1991.
Romania ranks 56th globally in interest payments to revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.INTP.RV.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's interest payments to revenue is projected to reach 5.77% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The interest payments to revenue of Romania in 2025 was 5.77%. This ranks 56th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_interest-to-revenue,
title = {Romania Interest Payments to Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/interest-to-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}