Service imports (BoP, current US$) in Romania
Romania: Service imports (BoP, current US$) was 35.91 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
35.91 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 18.9%
World rank
38th
of 200 countries
All-time high
35.91 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
295.00 million BoP, current US$
in 1972
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Service imports in Romania, 1971–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for service imports in Romania is 35.91 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 18.9% on the previous year and up 212.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in Romania peaked at 35.91 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 295.00 million BoP, current US$, in 1972.
Romania ranks 38th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service imports (BoP, current US$) in Romania, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 303.00 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 295.00 million BoP, current US$ | -2.6% |
| 1973 | 373.00 million BoP, current US$ | +26.4% |
| 1974 | 518.00 million BoP, current US$ | +38.9% |
| 1975 | 516.00 million BoP, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 1976 | 453.00 million BoP, current US$ | -12.2% |
| 1977 | 527.00 million BoP, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1978 | 691.00 million BoP, current US$ | +31.1% |
| 1979 | 909.00 million BoP, current US$ | +31.5% |
| 1980 | 1.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1981 | 1.01 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1982 | 748.00 million BoP, current US$ | -26.2% |
| 1983 | 726.00 million BoP, current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1984 | 774.00 million BoP, current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1985 | 524.00 million BoP, current US$ | -32.3% |
| 1986 | 424.00 million BoP, current US$ | -19.1% |
| 1987 | 515.00 million BoP, current US$ | +21.5% |
| 1988 | 480.00 million BoP, current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1989 | 450.00 million BoP, current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1990 | 787.00 million BoP, current US$ | +74.9% |
| 1991 | 819.00 million BoP, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1992 | 946.00 million BoP, current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1993 | 914.00 million BoP, current US$ | -3.4% |
| 1994 | 1.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.7% |
| 1995 | 1.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +49.9% |
| 1996 | 1.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 1.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.1% |
| 1998 | 1.84 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 1.61 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.3% |
| 2000 | 1.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2001 | 1.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 1.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 2.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.9% |
| 2004 | 3.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.0% |
| 2005 | 5.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +82.5% |
| 2006 | 7.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.4% |
| 2007 | 9.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.6% |
| 2008 | 12.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.0% |
| 2009 | 10.50 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.0% |
| 2010 | 8.40 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.0% |
| 2011 | 9.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.7% |
| 2012 | 9.51 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 11.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.7% |
| 2014 | 12.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2015 | 11.49 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.2% |
| 2016 | 12.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 15.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.2% |
| 2018 | 18.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.0% |
| 2019 | 20.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.2% |
| 2020 | 16.58 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.5% |
| 2021 | 21.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.4% |
| 2022 | 25.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2023 | 28.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2024 | 30.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2025 | 35.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.9% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 35.91 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 18.89 billion BoP, current US$, 1.9× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Romania's 35.91 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.48 billion BoP, current US$, 2.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 509.44 million BoP, current US$ | 295.00 million BoP, current US$ | 909.00 million BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 670.00 million BoP, current US$ | 424.00 million BoP, current US$ | 1.04 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.38 billion BoP, current US$ | 787.00 million BoP, current US$ | 1.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.04 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 20.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 16.58 billion BoP, current US$ | 35.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 35 Czechia 42.90 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 36 Vietnam 40.54 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 37 Philippines 38.09 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 39 Greece 32.03 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 40 Qatar 31.35 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 41 Portugal 31.30 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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 service imports in Romania?
- Service imports in Romania was 35.91 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service imports recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 35.91 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 295.00 million BoP, current US$ in 1972.
- How does Romania rank for service imports?
- Romania ranks 38th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is service imports rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 212.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Service imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of services are services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.