Romania: Inflation, annual
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The most recent value is 6.27 percent as of August 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 8.21 percent. Historically, the average for Romania from January 1997 to August 2026 is 16.92 percent. The minimum of -2.95 percent was recorded in May 2016, while the maximum of 177.09 percent was reached in April 1997.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: Percent change in the CPI from the same month last year.
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Romania: Inflation, annual percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026 Aug | 6.27 |
| 2026 Jul | 8.21 |
| 2026 Jun | 9.21 |
| 2026 May | 9.74 |
| 2026 Apr | 9.52 |
| 2026 Mar | 8.96 |
| 2026 Feb | 8.34 |
| 2026 Jan | 8.46 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 7.2 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 6 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 4.5721 | 9/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 803.87 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 108.3600 | 8/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.26 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 6.27 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Food and beverages inflation | 7.30 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | 7.60 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Energy price inflation | 21.10 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 14.00 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | 5.20 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 11.90 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Health care inflation | 7.80 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 9.50 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | 9.50 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Housing inflation | 43.80 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 443.78 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Business credit | 230.47 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Household credit | 213.31 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 120.87 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 92.44 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 5.18 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Business credit interest rate | 8.52 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 6.03 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Policy rate | 6.50 | 8/2026 | percent |