Personal remittances, paid (current US$), annual growth rate in Romania
Romania: Personal remittances, paid (current US$), annual growth rate was 25.8 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Personal remittances, paid (current US$), annual growth rate in Romania, 1995–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate in Romania is 25.8 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 48.2% on the previous year and up 294.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate in Romania peaked at 500 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -61.78 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Romania ranks 33rd of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances, paid (current US$), annual growth rate in Romania, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | -60 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1997 | -50 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | 500 % change on previous year | -1100.0% |
| 1999 | 33.33 % change on previous year | -93.3% |
| 2000 | -25 % change on previous year | -175.0% |
| 2001 | -16.67 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 2002 | 20 % change on previous year | -220.0% |
| 2003 | 33.33 % change on previous year | +66.7% |
| 2004 | -25 % change on previous year | -175.0% |
| 2005 | 271.12 % change on previous year | -1184.5% |
| 2006 | 82.95 % change on previous year | -69.4% |
| 2007 | 35.06 % change on previous year | -57.7% |
| 2008 | 206.24 % change on previous year | +488.2% |
| 2009 | -61.78 % change on previous year | -130.0% |
| 2010 | 37.01 % change on previous year | -159.9% |
| 2011 | 44.79 % change on previous year | +21.0% |
| 2012 | -8.94 % change on previous year | -120.0% |
| 2013 | 316.45 % change on previous year | -3640.4% |
| 2014 | 22.34 % change on previous year | -92.9% |
| 2015 | -13.24 % change on previous year | -159.3% |
| 2016 | -41.18 % change on previous year | +211.0% |
| 2017 | 28.63 % change on previous year | -169.5% |
| 2018 | 11.86 % change on previous year | -58.6% |
| 2019 | 11.6 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 10.51 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 2021 | 19.63 % change on previous year | +86.7% |
| 2022 | 50.65 % change on previous year | +158.1% |
| 2023 | 45.5 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 2024 | 49.79 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 2025 | 25.8 % change on previous year | -48.2% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 25.8 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.33 % change on previous year, 3.5× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Romania's 25.8 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.68 % change on previous year, 2.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances, paid (current US$), annual growth rate in Romania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +3640.4% | -8.94 % change on previous year | 316.45 % change on previous year |
| 2005 | +1184.5% | -25 % change on previous year | 271.12 % change on previous year |
| 1998 | +1100.0% | -50 % change on previous year | 500 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 84.67 % change on previous year | -60 % change on previous year | 500 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | 52.03 % change on previous year | -61.78 % change on previous year | 271.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.93 % change on previous year | -41.18 % change on previous year | 316.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.65 % change on previous year | 10.51 % change on previous year | 50.65 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 30 Comoros 30.43 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Senegal 26.37 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Saudi Arabia 26.04 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Côte d'Ivoire 25.22 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Thailand 24.28 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Tuvalu 23.56 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Romania
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.82 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), 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$), annual growth rate 23.51 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate in Romania?
- Personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate in Romania was 25.8 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 500 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was -61.78 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Romania rank for personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Romania ranks 33rd out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is personal remittances, paid (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 294.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Personal remittances, paid (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Personal remittances, paid (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Personal remittances, paid IMF balance of payments data, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Personal remittances, paid (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.