Final consumption expenditure in Romania
Romania: Final consumption expenditure was 340.14 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Final consumption expenditure in Romania, 1990–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, final consumption expenditure in Romania stood at 340.14 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 9.7% on the previous year and up 153.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure in Romania peaked at 340.14 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 19.34 billion current US$, in 1992.
Romania ranks 36th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Final consumption expenditure in Romania, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 30.29 billion current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 21.89 billion current US$ | -27.7% |
| 1992 | 19.34 billion current US$ | -11.6% |
| 1993 | 20.05 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 23.23 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1995 | 30.59 billion current US$ | +31.7% |
| 1996 | 31.31 billion current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 30.42 billion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1998 | 37.29 billion current US$ | +22.6% |
| 1999 | 32.00 billion current US$ | -14.2% |
| 2000 | 31.92 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 34.32 billion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2002 | 38.47 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2003 | 48.88 billion current US$ | +27.1% |
| 2004 | 63.67 billion current US$ | +30.3% |
| 2005 | 86.01 billion current US$ | +35.1% |
| 2006 | 103.32 billion current US$ | +20.1% |
| 2007 | 144.47 billion current US$ | +39.8% |
| 2008 | 170.96 billion current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2009 | 137.94 billion current US$ | -19.3% |
| 2010 | 135.17 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 150.22 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2012 | 140.53 billion current US$ | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 143.59 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 150.18 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 133.99 billion current US$ | -10.8% |
| 2016 | 143.41 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 164.97 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2018 | 194.59 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2019 | 199.64 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 200.72 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 225.95 billion current US$ | +12.6% |
| 2022 | 235.85 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 273.60 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 2024 | 309.92 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 2025 | 340.14 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 340.14 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 123.73 billion current US$, 2.7× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Romania's 340.14 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 110.72 billion current US$, 3.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27.64 billion current US$ | 19.34 billion current US$ | 37.29 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 86.00 billion current US$ | 31.92 billion current US$ | 170.96 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 155.63 billion current US$ | 133.99 billion current US$ | 199.64 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 264.36 billion current US$ | 200.72 billion current US$ | 340.14 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
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$), annual growth rate 23.51 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is final consumption expenditure in Romania?
- Final consumption expenditure in Romania was 340.14 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 340.14 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.34 billion current US$ in 1992.
- How does Romania rank for final consumption expenditure?
- Romania ranks 36th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is final consumption expenditure rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 153.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Final consumption expenditure (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Final consumption expenditure is expenditure on goods and services by resident institutional units for the direct satisfaction of human needs or wants, whether individual or collective. Final consumption expenditure can be measured for households, general government, the central bank and non-profit institutions serving households. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.