Inflation Romania 2001
Average inflation: 34.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 34.8%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 40.3%. The lowest inflation was in December at 30.3%.
- Highest month
- March: 40.3%
- Lowest month
- December: 30.3%
- Difference
- 10.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 36.6%. The lowest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 27.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 36.6%
- Lowest increase
- Core inflation: 27.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 34.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (34.8% in 2001).
- 5-year average
- 34.8%
- 10-year average
- 34.8%
- All-time high (2001)
- 34.8%
- All-time low (2001)
- 34.8%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 32.8% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €134.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2001
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| January | 39.9% |
| February | 40.0% |
| March | 40.3% |
| April | 37.4% |
| May | 37.3% |
| June | 35.7% |
| July | 31.9% |
| August | 32.3% |
| September | 31.3% |
| October | 30.8% |
| November | 30.7% |
| December | 30.3% |
| Average | 34.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.