Economic Outlook 119 — Current account balance in USD in Romania
Romania: Economic Outlook 119 — Current account balance in USD was -36.33 billion in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Economic Outlook 119 — Current account balance in USD in Romania, 1999–2027
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Analysis
In 2027, economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd in Romania stood at -36.33 billion.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and down 443.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd in Romania peaked at -654.95 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, -36.70 billion, in 2026.
That places Romania 35th out of 41 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Economic Outlook 119 — Current account balance in USD in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | -1.54 billion | — |
| 2000 | -1.42 billion | -7.6% |
| 2001 | -2.27 billion | +59.5% |
| 2002 | -1.57 billion | -30.8% |
| 2003 | -3.56 billion | +126.3% |
| 2004 | -6.37 billion | +79.3% |
| 2005 | -8.58 billion | +34.7% |
| 2006 | -12.95 billion | +50.9% |
| 2007 | -23.86 billion | +84.2% |
| 2008 | -25.00 billion | +4.8% |
| 2009 | -8.18 billion | -67.3% |
| 2010 | -8.75 billion | +7.1% |
| 2011 | -9.11 billion | +4.1% |
| 2012 | -8.35 billion | -8.4% |
| 2013 | -2.17 billion | -74.0% |
| 2014 | -654.95 million | -69.8% |
| 2015 | -1.14 billion | +74.4% |
| 2016 | -3.86 billion | +237.9% |
| 2017 | -6.69 billion | +73.3% |
| 2018 | -11.18 billion | +67.1% |
| 2019 | -12.20 billion | +9.1% |
| 2020 | -12.85 billion | +5.4% |
| 2021 | -20.60 billion | +60.3% |
| 2022 | -28.22 billion | +37.0% |
| 2023 | -23.26 billion | -17.6% |
| 2024 | -31.24 billion | +34.3% |
| 2025 | -33.75 billion | +8.0% |
| 2026 | -36.70 billion | +8.7% |
| 2027 | -36.33 billion | -1.0% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's -36.33 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.48 billion. (30 countries reporting)
- Romania's -36.33 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.14 billion. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -1.54 billion | -1.54 billion | -1.54 billion | 1 |
| 2000s | -9.38 billion | -25.00 billion | -1.42 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | -6.41 billion | -12.20 billion | -654.95 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -27.87 billion | -36.70 billion | -12.85 billion | 8 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More economy & growth data for Romania
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -27.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.82 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0088 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 197.24 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0197 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0064 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 144.02 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd in Romania?
- Economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd in Romania was -36.33 billion in 2027, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was -654.95 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was -36.70 billion in 2026.
- How does Romania rank for economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd?
- Romania ranks 35th out of 41 countries with data for 2027.
- Is economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 443.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Economic Outlook 119 — Current account balance in USD. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The OECD Economic Outlook presents the OECD’s analysis of the major global economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, government spending, prices and current balances based on a review of each member country and of the induced effect on each of them on international developments. OECD (2026), OECD Economic Outlook No 119 (Edition 2026/1) EO119 Database documentation EO119 Last historical points gdp inflation cpi population unemployment real gdp gdp per capita employment OECD Economic Outlook website: https://www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/ Contact: eco.outlook@oecd.org Keywords: Outlook, forecasts, forecast, GDP