Inflation rates in Romania
The inflation rate for consumer prices in Romania moved over the past 30 years between -1.5% and 255.2%. For 2021, an inflation rate of 5.1% was calculated.During the observation period from 1991 to 2021, the average inflation rate was 45.5% per year. Overall, the price increase was 570,492.55%. An item that cost 100 leus in 1991 costs 570,592.55 leus at the beginning of 2022.
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Performance over the last 30 years compared with the USA
In only a few countries are negative inflation rates achieved. This means that the general price level is declining and consumer prices get cheaper. This is called deflation. In comparison to most other countries, the drastic price increases are no longer average. Usually this is a sign of political and economic turmoil.Performance based on 100% in 1990:
Inflation calculator for Romania
Enter any amount, an initial year and an end year here. You will then be provided with the original amount after inflation. Example: 1,000 leus in 1991 corresponds to 5,705,925.53 leus at the beginning of 2022 due to inflation.Inflation rates for consumer goods in Romania
Historical inflation rates in comparison
| Year | Romania | Ø EU | Ø USA | Ø World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5.05 % | 2.55 % | 4.70 % | 3.50 % |
| 2020 | 2.63 % | 0.50 % | 1.23 % | 1.92 % |
| 2019 | 3.83 % | 1.63 % | 1.81 % | 2.19 % |
| 2018 | 4.63 % | 1.74 % | 2.44 % | 2.44 % |
| 2017 | 1.34 % | 1.43 % | 2.13 % | 2.19 % |
| 2016 | -1.54 % | 0.18 % | 1.26 % | 1.55 % |
| 2015 | -0.59 % | -0.06 % | 0.12 % | 1.43 % |
| 2014 | 1.07 % | 0.20 % | 1.62 % | 2.35 % |
| 2013 | 3.98 % | 1.22 % | 1.46 % | 2.62 % |
| 2012 | 3.33 % | 2.66 % | 2.07 % | 3.73 % |
| 2011 | 5.79 % | 3.29 % | 3.16 % | 4.82 % |
| 2010 | 6.09 % | 1.53 % | 1.64 % | 3.35 % |
| 2009 | 5.59 % | 0.84 % | -0.36 % | 2.94 % |
| 2008 | 7.85 % | 4.16 % | 3.84 % | 8.95 % |
| 2007 | 4.84 % | 2.51 % | 2.85 % | 4.82 % |
| 2006 | 6.56 % | 2.67 % | 3.23 % | 4.28 % |
| 2005 | 9.01 % | 2.49 % | 3.39 % | 4.11 % |
| 2004 | 11.87 % | 2.29 % | 2.68 % | 3.38 % |
| 2003 | 15.27 % | 2.09 % | 2.27 % | 3.03 % |
| 2002 | 22.54 % | 2.42 % | 1.59 % | 2.83 % |
| 2001 | 34.48 % | 3.37 % | 2.83 % | 3.84 % |
| 2000 | 45.67 % | 3.15 % | 3.38 % | 3.49 % |
| 1999 | 45.80 % | 2.16 % | 2.19 % | 3.08 % |
| 1998 | 59.10 % | 2.42 % | 1.55 % | 5.11 % |
| 1997 | 154.76 % | 3.11 % | 2.34 % | 5.57 % |
| 1996 | 38.83 % | 3.56 % | 2.93 % | 6.55 % |
| 1995 | 32.24 % | 4.43 % | 2.81 % | 9.15 % |
| 1994 | 136.76 % | 4.72 % | 2.61 % | 10.32 % |
| 1993 | 255.17 % | 4.85 % | 2.95 % | 7.51 % |
| 1992 | 211.21 % | 6.22 % | 3.03 % | 7.71 % |
| 1991 | 230.62 % | 5.48 % | 4.23 % | 9.00 % |
Data basis: International Monetary Fund, World Bank and OECD Inflation CPI indicator (doi:10.1787/eee82e6e-en)
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