Total reserves in Romania
Romania: Total reserves was 90.65 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
90.65 billion includes gold, current US$
Change on year
up 23.5%
World rank
32nd
of 182 countries
All-time high
90.65 billion includes gold, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
470.56 million includes gold, current US$
in 1973
Years of data
53
1973–2025
Total reserves in Romania, 1973–2025
Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in includes gold, current US$.
Analysis
Romania recorded 90.65 billion includes gold, current US$ for total reserves in 2025. That is the highest value across all 53 years on record.
The figure is up 23.5% on the previous year and up 134.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Romania peaked at 90.65 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 470.56 million includes gold, current US$, in 1973.
That places Romania 32nd out of 182 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves in Romania, year by year
| Year | includes gold, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 470.56 million includes gold, current US$ | — |
| 1974 | 696.93 million includes gold, current US$ | +48.1% |
| 1975 | 903.72 million includes gold, current US$ | +29.7% |
| 1976 | 932.01 million includes gold, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 760.59 million includes gold, current US$ | -18.4% |
| 1978 | 1.13 billion includes gold, current US$ | +48.9% |
| 1979 | 2.33 billion includes gold, current US$ | +106.2% |
| 1980 | 2.51 billion includes gold, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1981 | 1.83 billion includes gold, current US$ | -27.1% |
| 1982 | 2.07 billion includes gold, current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1983 | 1.91 billion includes gold, current US$ | -8.1% |
| 1984 | 1.86 billion includes gold, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1985 | 1.45 billion includes gold, current US$ | -22.2% |
| 1986 | 1.85 billion includes gold, current US$ | +27.9% |
| 1987 | 2.06 billion includes gold, current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1988 | 1.37 billion includes gold, current US$ | -33.4% |
| 1989 | 2.73 billion includes gold, current US$ | +98.7% |
| 1990 | 1.37 billion includes gold, current US$ | -49.7% |
| 1991 | 1.97 billion includes gold, current US$ | +43.3% |
| 1992 | 2.32 billion includes gold, current US$ | +18.0% |
| 1993 | 1.92 billion includes gold, current US$ | -17.3% |
| 1994 | 3.09 billion includes gold, current US$ | +60.9% |
| 1995 | 2.62 billion includes gold, current US$ | -15.1% |
| 1996 | 3.14 billion includes gold, current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1997 | 4.68 billion includes gold, current US$ | +48.9% |
| 1998 | 3.80 billion includes gold, current US$ | -18.9% |
| 1999 | 2.49 billion includes gold, current US$ | -34.4% |
| 2000 | 3.40 billion includes gold, current US$ | +36.3% |
| 2001 | 4.86 billion includes gold, current US$ | +43.1% |
| 2002 | 7.29 billion includes gold, current US$ | +50.0% |
| 2003 | 9.45 billion includes gold, current US$ | +29.7% |
| 2004 | 16.10 billion includes gold, current US$ | +70.3% |
| 2005 | 21.60 billion includes gold, current US$ | +34.2% |
| 2006 | 30.21 billion includes gold, current US$ | +39.8% |
| 2007 | 39.97 billion includes gold, current US$ | +32.3% |
| 2008 | 39.77 billion includes gold, current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 44.38 billion includes gold, current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2010 | 48.05 billion includes gold, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2011 | 48.04 billion includes gold, current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 46.71 billion includes gold, current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 48.83 billion includes gold, current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 43.19 billion includes gold, current US$ | -11.6% |
| 2015 | 38.70 billion includes gold, current US$ | -10.4% |
| 2016 | 39.95 billion includes gold, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 44.43 billion includes gold, current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2018 | 42.13 billion includes gold, current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 42.01 billion includes gold, current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 52.19 billion includes gold, current US$ | +24.2% |
| 2021 | 51.89 billion includes gold, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 55.81 billion includes gold, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2023 | 73.00 billion includes gold, current US$ | +30.8% |
| 2024 | 73.39 billion includes gold, current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 90.65 billion includes gold, current US$ | +23.5% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 90.65 billion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 47.15 billion includes gold, current US$, 1.9× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Romania's 90.65 billion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.25 billion includes gold, current US$, 3.9× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.03 billion includes gold, current US$ | 470.56 million includes gold, current US$ | 2.33 billion includes gold, current US$ | 7 |
| 1980s | 1.96 billion includes gold, current US$ | 1.37 billion includes gold, current US$ | 2.73 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.74 billion includes gold, current US$ | 1.37 billion includes gold, current US$ | 4.68 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.70 billion includes gold, current US$ | 3.40 billion includes gold, current US$ | 44.38 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.20 billion includes gold, current US$ | 38.70 billion includes gold, current US$ | 48.83 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 66.15 billion includes gold, current US$ | 51.89 billion includes gold, current US$ | 90.65 billion includes gold, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 29 Philippines 110.93 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 30 Libya 104.66 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 31 Iraq 100.69 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 33 Peru 90.39 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 34 Vietnam 85.58 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 35 Norway 85.49 billion includes gold, current US$ 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$), annual growth rate 23.51 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in Romania?
- Total reserves in Romania was 90.65 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 90.65 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 470.56 million includes gold, current US$ in 1973.
- How does Romania rank for total reserves?
- Romania ranks 32nd out of 182 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 134.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Total reserves (includes gold, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Reserve assets are external assets, including monetary gold, that are readily available to and controlled by monetary authorities for meeting balance of payments financing needs, for intervention in exchange markets to affect the currency exchange rate, and for other related purposes (such as maintaining confidence in the currency and the economy, and serving as a basis for foreign borrowing). Reserve assets must be denominated and settled in foreign currency. 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.