Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) in Romania
Romania: Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) 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 183 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$, in 1973.
That places Romania 32nd out of 183 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) 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 |
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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 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 183 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.