Inflation, consumer prices in Romania

Romania: Inflation, consumer prices was 5.72 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5.72
Change on year
down 45.0%
World rank
17th
of 70 countries
All-time high
255.17
in 1993
All-time low
-1.54
in 2016
Years of data
34
1991–2024

Inflation, consumer prices in Romania, 1991–2024

01002003001991200720241991: 230.61992: 211.21993: 255.21994: 136.81995: 32.21996: 38.81997: 154.81998: 59.11999: 45.82000: 45.72001: 34.52002: 22.52003: 15.32004: 11.92005: 92006: 6.62007: 4.82008: 7.92009: 5.62010: 6.12011: 5.82012: 3.32013: 42014: 1.12015: -0.5942016: -1.52017: 1.32018: 4.62019: 3.82020: 2.62021: 5.12022: 13.82023: 10.42024: 5.7

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, inflation, consumer prices in Romania stood at 5.72.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 45.0% on the previous year and up 435.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inflation, consumer prices in Romania peaked at 255.17 in 1993 and was at its lowest, -1.54, in 2016.

Romania ranks 17th of 70 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 129.39 32.24 255.17 9
2000s 16.37 4.84 45.67 10
2010s 2.79 -1.54 6.09 10
2020s 7.52 2.63 13.8 5

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 14 Tajikistan 6 compare
  2. 15 Iceland 5.86 compare
  3. 16 Belarus 5.79 compare
  4. 18 Kyrgyzstan 5 compare
  5. 19 Moldova 4.68 compare
  6. 20 Serbia 4.67 compare

See the full ranking of 70 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is inflation, consumer prices in Romania?
Inflation, consumer prices in Romania was 5.72 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest inflation, consumer prices recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 255.17 in 1993.
What is the lowest inflation, consumer prices recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was -1.54 in 2016.
How does Romania rank for inflation, consumer prices?
Romania ranks 17th out of 70 countries with data for 2024.
Is inflation, consumer prices rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 435.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Romania data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Inflation, consumer prices (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
70 places, 3,218 data points, 1960–2024
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