Economic Outlook No 114 — Balance of primary income in Romania
Romania: Economic Outlook No 114 — Balance of primary income was -42.07 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Economic Outlook No 114 — Balance of primary income in Romania, 1999–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Analysis
In 2025, economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income in Romania stood at -42.07 billion. That is the lowest value across all 27 years on record.
That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and down 463.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income in Romania peaked at -593.00 million in 2000 and was at its lowest, -42.07 billion, in 2025.
That places Romania 23rd out of 35 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Economic Outlook No 114 — Balance of primary income in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | -637.00 million | — |
| 2000 | -593.00 million | -6.9% |
| 2001 | -809.00 million | +36.4% |
| 2002 | -1.52 billion | +87.5% |
| 2003 | -4.50 billion | +196.6% |
| 2004 | -10.27 billion | +128.3% |
| 2005 | -8.43 billion | -18.0% |
| 2006 | -11.46 billion | +36.0% |
| 2007 | -13.80 billion | +20.4% |
| 2008 | -11.95 billion | -13.4% |
| 2009 | -6.74 billion | -43.6% |
| 2010 | -6.28 billion | -6.8% |
| 2011 | -7.10 billion | +13.2% |
| 2012 | -10.37 billion | +46.0% |
| 2013 | -9.35 billion | -9.8% |
| 2014 | -3.09 billion | -67.0% |
| 2015 | -7.47 billion | +141.8% |
| 2016 | -10.13 billion | +35.6% |
| 2017 | -12.24 billion | +20.8% |
| 2018 | -17.53 billion | +43.2% |
| 2019 | -15.15 billion | -13.5% |
| 2020 | -16.17 billion | +6.7% |
| 2021 | -23.91 billion | +47.8% |
| 2022 | -41.96 billion | +75.5% |
| 2023 | -40.11 billion | -4.4% |
| 2024 | -40.23 billion | +0.3% |
| 2025 | -42.07 billion | +4.6% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's -42.07 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is -4.45 billion, 9.5× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Romania's -42.07 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -875.00 million, 48.1× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -637.00 million | -637.00 million | -637.00 million | 1 |
| 2000s | -7.01 billion | -13.80 billion | -593.00 million | 10 |
| 2010s | -9.87 billion | -17.53 billion | -3.09 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -34.07 billion | -42.07 billion | -16.17 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 20 United Kingdom -18.50 billion compare
- 21 Switzerland -24.00 billion compare
- 22 Luxembourg -28.00 billion compare
- 24 Peru -75.00 billion compare
- 25 Australia -95.16 billion compare
- 26 Ireland -130.29 billion compare
More economy & growth data for Romania
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 803.14 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0019 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 42.23 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 9.37 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0219 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 492.84 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 23.51 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income in Romania?
- Economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income in Romania was -42.07 billion in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was -593.00 million in 2000.
- What is the lowest economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was -42.07 billion in 2025.
- How does Romania rank for economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income?
- Romania ranks 23rd out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is economic outlook no 114 — balance of primary income rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 463.2%. 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 No 114 — Balance of primary income (balance of payments basis). 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. EO114 Database inventory EO114 Last historical points OECD Economic Outlook website: https://www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/ Contact: eco.outlook@oecd.org