Romania's consumer price index (CPI) reached 105.59 in 2024, indicating an inflation rate of roughly 5.6 percent. This decrease from the previous year's 10.4 percent suggests a significant easing of inflationary pressures. The country has experienced fluctuating inflation rates over the past decade, with the lowest CPI recorded in 2016. Recent Inflation Trends The highest inflation rate in Romania's recent history was observed in November 2022, peaking at 16.76 percent. By December 2024, inflation had moderated to 5.1 percent, a slight drop compared to the previous year. Food prices have contributed to overall inflation, with costs increasing by 5.09 percent in December 2024 compared to the same month in the previous year. Economic Impact and Outlook Despite inflationary pressures, Romania's economy has shown resilience. The country's gross domestic product per capita, adjusted for purchasing power parity, increased by 2.3 percent in 2023, reaching 40,665.53 U.S. dollars. This growth, although slowing, represents the highest level observed recently. Looking ahead, certain sectors may continue to face price increases. For instance, the apparel market is forecast to see a 37.79 percent rise in price per unit between 2024 and 2029, potentially reaching 34.61 U.S. dollars by the end of that period.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Romania increased to 277.72 points in October from 276.34 points in September of 2025. This dataset provides - Romania Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The statistic shows that in two years inflation rose from *** percent on December 2020, to its peak of **** percent in November 2022. In August 2025, the CPI was *** percent, ****percent less than in the previous year.

Inflation Rate in Romania decreased to 9.80 percent in October from 9.90 percent in September of 2025. This dataset provides - Romania Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP) in Romania peaked in November 2024, at 152.57 points. That marked an increase of nearly eight index points compared to the corresponding month of the previous year.

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Romania Consumer Price Index (CPI): Same Mth PY=100: NF: Electric Energy, Gas & Central Heating (EG) data was reported at 100.780 Same Mth PY=100 in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 96.170 Same Mth PY=100 for Jan 2025. Romania Consumer Price Index (CPI): Same Mth PY=100: NF: Electric Energy, Gas & Central Heating (EG) data is updated monthly, averaging 107.690 Same Mth PY=100 from Jan 2001 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 290 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 167.700 Same Mth PY=100 in Jun 2002 and a record low of 89.320 Same Mth PY=100 in May 2024. Romania Consumer Price Index (CPI): Same Mth PY=100: NF: Electric Energy, Gas & Central Heating (EG) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Romania – Table RO.I008: Consumer Price Index: Same Month of Previous Year=100.

The price of alcoholic beverages overall increased by ***** percent in June 2024 compared to the same month of the previous year. The highest increase in price was for wine - **** percent, while the lowest was for plum brandy, brandy and other alcoholic beverages - **** percent.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Romania decreased to 100.64 points in October of 2025 from 100.73 points in September of 2025. This dataset provides - Romania Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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Romania Consumer Price Index (CPI): Variation Band: Lower Band data was reported at 1.500 % in Dec 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.500 % for Nov 2024. Romania Consumer Price Index (CPI): Variation Band: Lower Band data is updated monthly, averaging 1.500 % from Dec 2005 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 229 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.500 % in Dec 2005 and a record low of 1.500 % in Dec 2024. Romania Consumer Price Index (CPI): Variation Band: Lower Band data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bank of Romania. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Romania – Table RO.I005: Consumer Price Index: Variation Bands and Target. Variation band is ±1 percentage point around the central target.

The harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP) for communication goods and services in Romania peaked at 116.74 points as of June 2024. HICP for communications has noticeably increased during the period under consideration, however, by March 2025 it dropped to 113.23 points.

CPI Price, nominal in Romania was reported at 192 in 2025, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Romania - CPI Price, nominal - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

The average inflation rate in Romania amounted to 5.58 percent in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the inflation rose by 4.06 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The inflation is forecast to decline by 2.98 percentage points from 2024 to 2030, fluctuating as it trends downward.This indicator measures inflation based upon the year-on-year change in the average consumer price index, expressed in percent. The latter expresses a country's average level of prices based on a typical basket of consumer goods and services.

Romania Consumer Price Index (CPI): Variation Band: Upper Band data was reported at 3.500 % in Dec 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 3.500 % for Nov 2024. Romania Consumer Price Index (CPI): Variation Band: Upper Band data is updated monthly, averaging 3.500 % from Dec 2005 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 229 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.500 % in Dec 2005 and a record low of 3.500 % in Dec 2024. Romania Consumer Price Index (CPI): Variation Band: Upper Band data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bank of Romania. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Romania – Table RO.I005: Consumer Price Index: Variation Bands and Target. Variation band is ±1 percentage point around the central target.

Historical dataset showing Romania inflation rate by year from 1991 to 2024.

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The highest inflation rate in Romania in the past thirty years was recorded in 1993, when it reached ***** percent. On the other side, the lowest inflation rate was registered in 2016 with a negative percentage of **** percent. In 2024 the inflation rate was listed as *** percent with a CPI of ******.

Core consumer prices in Romania increased 8 percent in October of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Romania Core Inflation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.