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Romania Current Account

Romania recorded a Current Account deficit of 138 EUR Million in February of 2013. Current Account in Romania is reported by the National Bank of Romania. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Romania Current Account averaged -532.2 EUR Million reaching an all time high of 465.0 EUR Million in January of 2013 and a record low of -2290.0 EUR Million in May of 2008. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Current Account.

source: National Bank of Romania

Romania Retail Sales MoM

Retail Sales in Romania decreased 0.60 percent in March of 2013 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Romania is reported by the National Institute of Statistics. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Romania Retail Sales MoM averaged 0.6 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.9 Percent in December of 2007 and a record low of -5.6 Percent in July of 2010. In Romania, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Romania, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Retail Sales.

source: National Institute of Statistics

Romania Retail Sales YoY

Retail Sales in Romania decreased 0.80 percent in March of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Romania is reported by the National Institute of Statistics. Historically, from 2001 until 2013, Romania Retail Sales YoY averaged 7.3 Percent reaching an all time high of 32.8 Percent in June of 2008 and a record low of -17.3 Percent in June of 2009. In Romania, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Annual Retail Sales.

source: National Institute of Statistics

Romania Industrial Production

Industrial Production in Romania increased 5.50 percent in March of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Romania is reported by the National Institute of Statistics. Historically, from 2001 until 2013, Romania Industrial Production averaged 2.7 Percent reaching an all time high of 16.6 Percent in May of 2006 and a record low of -16.4 Percent in January of 2009. In Romania, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Industrial Production.

source: National Institute of Statistics

Romania Balance of Trade

Romania recorded a trade deficit of 567.60 EUR Million in March of 2013. Balance of Trade in Romania is reported by the National Institute of Statistics. Historically, from 1992 until 2013, Romania Balance of Trade averaged -585.8 EUR Million reaching an all time high of 137.6 EUR Million in February of 1996 and a record low of -2542.1 EUR Million in September of 2008. Romania exports mostly machinery and transport equipment, raw materials, and miscellaneous manufactured articles like textiles and footwear. Romania imports machinery and transport equipment, raw materials, chemicals and fuels. More than 70% of exports and imports are with other European Union members with Italy, Germany and France being the most important. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Balance of Trade.

source: National Institute of Statistics

Romania Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate in Romania remained unchanged at 6.70 percent in March of 2013 from 6.70 percent in February of 2013. Unemployment Rate in Romania is reported by the National Institute of Statistics. Historically, from 2006 until 2013, Romania Unemployment Rate averaged 6.9 Percent reaching an all time high of 8.1 Percent in March of 2010 and a record low of 5.4 Percent in September of 2008. In Romania, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Unemployment Rate.

source: National Institute of Statistics

Romania Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in Romania was last recorded at 5.25 percent. Interest Rate in Romania is reported by the National Bank of Romania. Historically, from 2005 until 2013, Romania Interest Rate averaged 7.6 Percent reaching an all time high of 12.5 Percent in May of 2005 and a record low of 5.3 Percent in March of 2012. In Romania, interest rates decisions are taken by the Board of the National Bank of Romania (Banca Nationala a Romaniei). The official interest rate is the Policy Rate. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Interest Rate.

source: National Bank of Romania

Romania Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Romania was recorded at 5.30 percent in April of 2013. Inflation Rate in Romania is reported by the National Institute of Statistics. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Romania Inflation Rate averaged 55.6 Percent reaching an all time high of 316.9 Percent in November of 1993 and a record low of 1.8 Percent in May of 2012. In Romania, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Inflation Rate.

source: National Institute of Statistics

Romania Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies in Romania decreased to 0.55 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 0.63 percent in the third quarter of 2012. Job Vacancies in Romania is reported by the National Institute of Statistics, Romania. Historically, from 2008 until 2012, Romania Job Vacancies averaged 0.91 Percent reaching an all time high of 2.14 Percent in February of 2008 and a record low of 0.50 Percent in November of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Job Vacancies.

source: National Institute of Statistics, Romania

Romania Wages in Manufacturing

Wages in Manufacturing in Romania increased to 2026 RON in March of 2013 from 1914 RON in February of 2013. Wages in Manufacturing in Romania is reported by the National Institute of Statistics, Romania. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Romania Wages in Manufacturing averaged 1082.11 RON reaching an all time high of 2131 RON in December of 2012 and a record low of 203 RON in January of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Wages in Manufacturing.

source: National Institute of Statistics, Romania

Romania Wages

Wages in Romania increased to 2231 RON in March of 2013 from 2144 RON in February of 2013. Wages in Romania is reported by the National Institute of Statistics, Romania. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Romania Wages averaged 772.82 RON reaching an all time high of 2343 RON in December of 2012 and a record low of 0.47 RON in February of 1991. In Romania, wages are benchmarked using average gross salaries. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Wages.

source: National Institute of Statistics, Romania

Romania Unemployed Persons

Unemployed Persons in Romania decreased to 467.10 Thousand Persons in April of 2013 from 492.40 Thousand Persons in March of 2013. Unemployed Persons in Romania is reported by the Anofm, Romania. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Romania Unemployed Persons averaged 721.50 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 1291.30 Thousand Persons in March of 1994 and a record low of 65.30 Thousand Persons in February of 1991. In Romania, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Unemployed Persons.

source: Anofm, Romania

Romania Producer Prices

Producer Prices in Romania decreased to 116 Index Points in March of 2013 from 116.50 Index Points in February of 2013. Producer Prices in Romania is reported by the National Institute of Statistics, Romania. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Romania Producer Prices averaged 108.15 Index Points reaching an all time high of 174.20 Index Points in October of 2012 and a record low of 33.30 Index Points in January of 2000. In Romania, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Producer Prices.

source: National Institute of Statistics, Romania

Romania External Debt

External Debt in Romania increased to 80784 EUR Million in March of 2013 from 80754.30 EUR Million in February of 2013. External Debt in Romania is reported by the National Bank of Romania. Historically, from 2002 until 2013, Romania External Debt averaged 42664.63 EUR Million reaching an all time high of 80784 EUR Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 13078.60 EUR Million in June of 2002. In Romania, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania External Debt.

source: National Bank of Romania

Romania Exports

Exports in Romania increased to 4005 EUR Million in March of 2013 from 3872.50 EUR Million in February of 2013. Exports in Romania is reported by the National Institute of Statistics. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Romania Exports averaged 1521.55 EUR Million reaching an all time high of 4216.50 EUR Million in September of 2011 and a record low of 143.20 EUR Million in February of 1991. Romania exports mostly machinery and transport equipment, raw materials, and miscellaneous manufactured articles like textiles and footwear. Romania main exports partners are other European Union members with Germany, Italy and France being the most important. Others include Turkey. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Exports.

source: National Institute of Statistics

Romania Employed Persons

Employed Persons in Romania increased to 4347.90 Thousand Persons in February of 2013 from 4345.60 Thousand Persons in January of 2013. Employed Persons in Romania is reported by the National Institute of Statistics, Romania. Historically, from 1980 until 2013, Romania Employed Persons averaged 5861.77 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 8496 Thousand Persons in June of 1990 and a record low of 4095.20 Thousand Persons in January of 2011. In Romania, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Employed Persons.

source: National Institute of Statistics, Romania

Romania Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending in Romania increased to 27810.70 RON Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 27667.80 RON Million in the third quarter of 2012. Consumer Spending in Romania is reported by the National Institute of Statistics, Romania. Historically, from 2000 until 2012, Romania Consumer Spending averaged 22702.62 RON Million reaching an all time high of 30088.30 RON Million in May of 2008 and a record low of 13065.20 RON Million in February of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Consumer Spending.

source: National Institute of Statistics, Romania

Romania Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Romania increased to 100.11 Index Points in April of 2013 from 100.04 Index Points in March of 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Romania is reported by the National Institute of Statistics, Romania. Historically, from 1990 until 2013, Romania Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 103.22 Index Points reaching an all time high of 130.70 Index Points in March of 1997 and a record low of 99.65 Index Points in July of 2011. In Romania, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Consumer Price Index (CPI).

source: National Institute of Statistics, Romania

Romania Changes in Inventories

Changes in Inventories in Romania decreased to -210.10 RON Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 42.70 RON Million in the third quarter of 2012. Changes in Inventories in Romania is reported by the National Institute of Statistics, Romania. Historically, from 2000 until 2012, Romania Changes in Inventories averaged 86.79 RON Million reaching an all time high of 1740.30 RON Million in August of 2004 and a record low of -1793.70 RON Million in February of 2009. In Romania, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Changes in Inventories.

source: National Institute of Statistics, Romania

Romania Car Registrations

Car Registrations in Romania decreased to 64299 Cars in the first quarter of 2013 from 71327 Cars in the fourth quarter of 2012. Car Registrations in Romania is reported by the National Institute of Statistics, Romania. Historically, from 2003 until 2013, Romania Car Registrations averaged 72315.74 Cars reaching an all time high of 189612 Cars in November of 2008 and a record low of 19411 Cars in February of 2003. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Car Registrations.

source: National Institute of Statistics, Romania

Romania Capacity Utilization

Capacity Utilization in Romania decreased to 78.30 percent in the second quarter of 2013 from 79.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012. Capacity Utilization in Romania is reported by the European Commission. Historically, from 2001 until 2013, Romania Capacity Utilization averaged 79.29 Percent reaching an all time high of 86.40 Percent in May of 2007 and a record low of 71 Percent in August of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Capacity Utilization.

source: European Commission

Romania Imports

Imports in Romania increased to 4572.60 EUR Million in March of 2013 from 4080.20 EUR Million in February of 2013. Imports in Romania is reported by the National Institute of Statistics. Historically, from 1992 until 2013, Romania Imports averaged 2167.41 EUR Million reaching an all time high of 5521.70 EUR Million in September of 2008 and a record low of 219.70 EUR Million in January of 1994. Romania imports machinery and transport equipment, raw materials, chemicals and fuels. Its main imports partners are other European Union members with Germany, Italy, Hungary and France being the most important. Others include Russia and Turkey. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Imports.

source: National Institute of Statistics

Romania Government Spending

Government Spending in Romania decreased to 1432.80 RON Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 1591.60 RON Million in the third quarter of 2012. Government Spending in Romania is reported by the National Institute of Statistics, Romania. Historically, from 2000 until 2012, Romania Government Spending averaged 1527.58 RON Million reaching an all time high of 1921 RON Million in August of 2000 and a record low of 1111.90 RON Million in August of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Government Spending.

source: National Institute of Statistics, Romania

Romania Government External Debt

Government External Debt in Romania increased to 80784 EUR Million in March of 2013 from 80754.30 EUR Million in February of 2013. Government External Debt in Romania is reported by the National Bank of Romania. Historically, from 2002 until 2013, Romania Government External Debt averaged 42662.88 EUR Million reaching an all time high of 80784 EUR Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 13078.60 EUR Million in June of 2002. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Government External Debt.

source: National Bank of Romania

Romania GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Romania expanded 1.40 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Romania is reported by the National Institute of Statistics. Historically, from 2001 until 2013, Romania GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 3.63 Percent reaching an all time high of 9.80 Percent in September of 2004 and a record low of -8.70 Percent in June of 2009. In Romania, the annual growth rate in GDP measures the change in the value of the goods and services produced by the country economy during the period of a year. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania GDP Annual Growth Rate.

source: National Institute of Statistics

Romania GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Romania expanded 0.50 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Romania is reported by the National Institute of Statistics. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Romania GDP Growth Rate averaged 0.84 Percent reaching an all time high of 3.60 Percent in March of 2008 and a record low of -4.80 Percent in March of 2009. Romania is an upper-middle income economy and has been part of the European Union since 2007. In recent years, domestic consumption and foreign direct investments have been stimulating Romania's GDP growth. Yet, corruption and red tape continue to be major hurdle for the future development. The main industries in Romania are: electric machinery and equipment, textiles and footwear, light machinery and auto assembly, software, mining, timber, construction materials, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing and petroleum refining. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania GDP Growth Rate.

source: National Institute of Statistics

Romania Foreign Exchange Reserves

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Romania decreased to 36165.80 EUR Million in April of 2013 from 36386.20 EUR Million in March of 2013. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Romania is reported by the National Bank of Romania. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Romania Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 20194.63 EUR Million reaching an all time high of 38757.10 EUR Million in March of 2012 and a record low of 2598.50 EUR Million in February of 2000. In Romania, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Foreign Exchange Reserves.

source: National Bank of Romania

Romania Money Supply M3

Money Supply M3 in Romania increased to 225317.80 RON Million in March of 2013 from 219495 RON Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M3 in Romania is reported by the National Bank of Romania. Historically, from 2004 until 2013, Romania Money Supply M3 averaged 157615.34 RON Million reaching an all time high of 225317.80 RON Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 62331.30 RON Million in January of 2005. Romania Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Money Supply M3.

source: National Bank of Romania

Romania Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 in Romania increased to 225112 RON Million in March of 2013 from 219301.40 RON Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M2 in Romania is reported by the National Bank of Romania. Historically, from 2004 until 2013, Romania Money Supply M2 averaged 156423.01 RON Million reaching an all time high of 225112 RON Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 62118.30 RON Million in January of 2005. Romania Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Money Supply M2.

source: National Bank of Romania

Romania Money Supply M1

Money Supply M1 in Romania increased to 88788.20 RON Million in March of 2013 from 85754.20 RON Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M1 in Romania is reported by the National Bank Of Romania. Historically, from 2004 until 2013, Romania Money Supply M1 averaged 68589.72 RON Million reaching an all time high of 92571.10 RON Million in September of 2008 and a record low of 21882.80 RON Million in January of 2005. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Money Supply M1.

source: National Bank Of Romania

Romania Money Supply M0

Money Supply M0 in Romania increased to 31693 RON Million in March of 2013 from 30851.50 RON Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M0 in Romania is reported by the National Bank of Romania. Historically, from 1993 until 2013, Romania Money Supply M0 averaged 10695.25 RON Million reaching an all time high of 32976.60 RON Million in September of 2012 and a record low of 95.20 RON Million in January of 1994. Romania Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Money Supply M0.

source: National Bank of Romania

Romania Interbank Rate

Interbank Rate in Romania decreased to 3.86 percent in May of 2013 from 4.21 percent in April of 2013. Interbank Rate in Romania is reported by the National Bank of Romania. Historically, from 1995 until 2013, Romania Interbank Rate averaged 33.22 Percent reaching an all time high of 198.37 Percent in February of 1997 and a record low of 3.86 Percent in May of 2013. In Romania, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Interbank Rate.

source: National Bank of Romania

Romania Government Debt To GDP

Romania recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 37.80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Debt To GDP in Romania is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1999 until 2012, Romania Government Debt To GDP averaged 22.56 Percent reaching an all time high of 37.80 Percent in December of 2012 and a record low of 12.40 Percent in December of 2006. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Government Debt To GDP.

source: Eurostat

Romania Current Account to GDP

Romania recorded a Current Account deficit of 3.80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Current Account to GDP in Romania is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Romania Current Account to GDP averaged -3.52 Percent reaching an all time high of 6.60 Percent in December of 1988 and a record low of -13.40 Percent in December of 2007. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Current Account to GDP.

source: Eurostat

Romania Government Budget

Romania recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 2.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Budget in Romania is reported by the Finance Ministry of Romania. Historically, from 1993 until 2012, Romania Government Budget averaged -1.87 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 1.70 Percent of GDP in December of 1999 and a record low of -9 Percent of GDP in December of 2009. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Government Budget.

source: Finance Ministry of Romania

Romania | Credit Rating

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Romania stands at BB+. Moody's rating for Romania sovereign debt is Baa3. Fitch's credit rating for Romania is BBB-. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Romania thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Romania as reported by major credit rating agencies.

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Romania Population

The total population in Romania was last recorded at 21.4 million people in 2011 from 18.4 million in 1960, changing 16 percent during the last 50 years. Population in Romania is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Romania Population averaged 21.5 Million reaching an all time high of 23.2 Million in December of 1990 and a record low of 18.4 Million in December of 1960. The population of Romania represents 0.31 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 326 people on the planet is a resident of Romania. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania Population.

source: World Bank

Romania GDP

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Romania was worth 179.79 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of Romania represents 0.29 percent of the world economy. GDP in Romania is reported by the the World Bank. Historically, from 1987 until 2011, Romania GDP averaged 72.2 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 200.1 USD Billion in December of 2008 and a record low of 25.1 USD Billion in December of 1992. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania GDP.

source: the World Bank

Romania GDP per capita

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Romania was last recorded at 2633.02 US dollars in 2011. The GDP per Capita in Romania is equivalent to 21 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Romania is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Romania GDP per capita averaged 2019.3 USD reaching an all time high of 2844.6 USD in December of 2008 and a record low of 1532.7 USD in December of 1992. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Romania GDP per capita.

source: World Bank

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