The inflation rate in Romania rose 10.9% year-on-year in May 2026 from 10.7% in the previous month, hitting the highest level since April 2023. Prices rose for non-food goods (12.5% vs 12% in April), particularly household products, furniture (5.3% vs 5.2%), chemicals (8.2% vs 7.6%), cultural and sporting products (8.5% vs 8.1%), hygiene, cosmetic and medical items (6.2% vs 5.9%), and fuels (19.2% vs 15.7%), while costs also increased for services (13.5% vs 13%). Conversely, inflation slowed for food products (6.8% vs 7.4%), weighed down by slower increases in milling and bakery products (7.3% vs 7.8%), fruit and canned fruit (5.5% vs 9.6%), sugar, confectionery and honey (10.6% vs 11.1%), cocoa and coffee (21.1% vs 22.5%), and alcoholic beverages (7.7% vs 7.9%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices eased 0.6% in May from 0.8% increase in the previous month. Meanwhile, the HICP-based annual inflation rate rose to 9.7% from 9.5% in April. source: Institutul National de Statistica

Inflation Rate in Romania increased to 10.90 percent in May from 10.70 percent in April of 2026. Inflation Rate in Romania averaged 36.37 percent from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 316.90 percent in November of 1993 and a record low of -3.50 percent in May of 2016. This page provides - Romania Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Romania Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on June of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Romania increased to 10.90 percent in May from 10.70 percent in April of 2026. Inflation Rate in Romania is expected to be 10.70 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Romania Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 6.50 percent in 2027 and 4.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-13 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 10.7% 9.9% 10.7% 10.2%
2026-06-12 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
May 10.9% 10.7% 10.8% 10.8%
2026-07-13 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jun 10.9% 10.7%



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Food Inflation 6.78 7.39 percent May 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 289.85 288.16 points May 2026
CPI Transportation 100.88 100.07 points May 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 10.90 10.70 percent May 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.58 0.84 percent May 2026
Producer Prices 162.33 159.61 points Apr 2026
PPI YoY 10.32 6.82 percent Apr 2026


Romania Inflation Rate
In Romania, the main components of the Consumer Price Index are: Non-food Products (49% of the total weight), Food Products (33%), and Services (18%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
10.90 10.70 316.90 -3.50 1991 - 2026 percent Monthly
1990=100

News Stream
Romania Inflation Rate Hits Over 3-Year High
The inflation rate in Romania rose 10.9% year-on-year in May 2026 from 10.7% in the previous month, hitting the highest level since April 2023. Prices rose for non-food goods (12.5% vs 12% in April), particularly household products, furniture (5.3% vs 5.2%), chemicals (8.2% vs 7.6%), cultural and sporting products (8.5% vs 8.1%), hygiene, cosmetic and medical items (6.2% vs 5.9%), and fuels (19.2% vs 15.7%), while costs also increased for services (13.5% vs 13%). Conversely, inflation slowed for food products (6.8% vs 7.4%), weighed down by slower increases in milling and bakery products (7.3% vs 7.8%), fruit and canned fruit (5.5% vs 9.6%), sugar, confectionery and honey (10.6% vs 11.1%), cocoa and coffee (21.1% vs 22.5%), and alcoholic beverages (7.7% vs 7.9%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices eased 0.6% in May from 0.8% increase in the previous month. Meanwhile, the HICP-based annual inflation rate rose to 9.7% from 9.5% in April.
2026-06-12
Romania Inflation Rate Rise the Most Since 2023
The inflation rate in Romania rose by 10.7% year-on-year in April 2026 from 9.9% in the previous month, matching market expectations. This marked the highest level since April 2023, driven mainly by higher costs in non-food goods (12.02% vs 10.89% in March), particularly in clothing, hosiery, trimmings, and haberdashery (7.10% vs 7.05%), cultural and sporting products (8.13% vs 7.81%), and fuels (15.65% vs 12.93%). At the same time, prices increased in services (13.04% vs 11.05%). In contrast, price growth moderated for food products (7.39% vs 7.67%), weighed down by lower costs in milling and bakery products (7.82% vs 8.60%), fruit and tinned fruit (9.61% vs 11.79%), and meat and meat products (5.98% vs 6.46%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew by 0.84% in April, following a 0.78% rise in the preceding period. Meanwhile, the HICP-based annual inflation rate rose to 9.5% from 9% in the previous month.
2026-05-13
Romania Inflation Rate at 6-Month High
Romania’s annual inflation rate picked up to 9.9% in March 2026 from 9.3% in the previous month, but came below market expectations of 10.4%. This marked the highest level since September 2025, driven mainly by stronger price pressures in non-food goods (10.89% vs 9.41% in February), largely due to a sharp increase in fuel costs (12.93% vs 4.19%). In contrast, inflation eased slightly in services (11.05% vs 11.37%) and food products (7.67% vs 7.89%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices grew by 0.78% in March, accelerating from a 0.59% increase in the preceding period. Meanwhile, the HICP-based annual inflation rate rose to 9.0% in March from 8.3% in the prior period.
2026-04-14