Inflation Romania 2007
Average inflation: 4.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.8%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in October at 6.8%. The lowest inflation was in March at 3.7%.
- Highest month
- October: 6.8%
- Lowest month
- March: 3.7%
- Difference
- 3.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Core inflation with an average of 5.5%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 3.9%.
- Highest increase
- Core inflation: 5.5%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 3.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 4.7% lower than the 5-year average of 9.5%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (4.8% in 2007).
- 5-year average
- 9.5%
- 10-year average
- 15%
- All-time high (2001)
- 34.8%
- All-time low (2007)
- 4.8%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2006, inflation has fallen by +1.8 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -4.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.8% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €104.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2007
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0% | -4.9 |
| February | 3.8% | -4.7 |
| March | 3.7% | -4.7 |
| April | 3.8% | -3.1 |
| May | 3.8% | -3.5 |
| June | 3.8% | -3.3 |
| July | 4.0% | -2.2 |
| August | 5.0% | -1.0 |
| September | 6.0% | +0.5 |
| October | 6.8% | +2.0 |
| November | 6.7% | +2.0 |
| December | 6.6% | +1.7 |
| Average | 4.8% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.