Romania Interest Rate
6.5%▲ +0 pt
Aug 2026 · Monthly
Romania's benchmark interest rate held at 6.5% in August 2026, unchanged from the previous month. The rate remains well below the all-time high of 21.25% recorded in May 2004 and far above the record low of 1.25% set in September 2021. The series dates back to January 2003.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5% | 6.5% | 21.3%May 2004 | 1.3%Sep 2021 | 2003 – 2026 | Monthly |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Rate | 4.59 per USD | 4.55 per USD | 5.01 per USD | 0.00 per USD | Jul 2026 | Monthly |
| Inflation Rate | 10.4% | 10.9% | 40.3% | -3.5% | Jun 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Interest Rate in Romania averaged 6.5% from 2003 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 21.3% in May 2004 and a record low of 1.3% in Sep 2021. The series is reported monthly with history from 2003.
The policy or benchmark interest rate is the key short-term rate set by the central bank to guide monetary policy in Romania. It is expressed as an annual percentage and reported on a monthly basis. The series spans from January 2003 to the present.
Source & methodology
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