Introduction
This analysis draws on data published by Eurostat and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). All values are updated in real-time, typically on the 18th–20th of each month when data providers publish final figures. We will examine:
- Annual inflation (how prices have changed compared to the same month in the previous year)
- Monthly inflation (price changes compared to the previous month)
- Price level changes relative to 2015 (which provides a better understanding of changes over time)
As inflation represents a long-term structural trend, the annual rate provides the most meaningful indicator of price dynamics.
Overall Inflation
- In December 2025, Romania's annual inflation rate amounted to 8.6%, and the monthly rate was 0.2%.
- For comparison, the annual inflation rate was 2.3% in the European Union and 1.9% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, consumer prices in Romania have risen by 66.1%, showing the cumulative effect of inflation.
Food
- In December 2025, Romania's annual food inflation rate was 7.7%, and the monthly rate was 0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual food inflation rate was 2.8% in the European Union and 2.5% in the euro area.
- Food prices in Romania have changed by 78.4% in total since 2015.
Alcohol and Tobacco
- In December 2025, Romania recorded an annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate of 6.8%, and the monthly rate was 0.2%.
- For comparison, the annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate was 4% in the European Union and 2.7% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, alcohol and tobacco prices in Romania have increased by 84.2%.
Clothing
- In December 2025, Romania's annual clothing inflation rate stood at 7%, and the monthly rate was 0.5%.
- For comparison, the annual clothing inflation rate was 0.3% in the European Union and 0.3% in the euro area.
- Clothing prices in Romania have changed by 59.5% since 2015.
Housing and Utilities
- In December 2025, Romania's annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 17.2%, and the monthly rate was 0.4%.
- Across the European Union, the annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 2%, compared with 1.2% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, housing and utilities prices in Romania have changed by 104.3% in total.
Household Equipment
- In December 2025, Romania's annual household equipment inflation rate amounted to 6.6%, and the monthly rate was 0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual household equipment inflation rate was 0.3% in the European Union and 0.2% in the euro area.
- Household equipment prices in Romania have changed by 48.6% since 2015.
Healthcare
- In December 2025, Romania's annual healthcare inflation rate stood at 8.9%, and the monthly rate was 0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual healthcare inflation rate was 2.9% in the European Union and 2.3% in the euro area.
- Healthcare prices in Romania have changed by 58.1% since 2015.
Transport
- In December 2025, Romania's annual transport inflation rate was 7.1%, and the monthly rate was -0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual transport inflation rate was 1.2% in the European Union and 1.4% in the euro area.
- Transport prices in Romania have changed by 44.1% since 2015.
Communications
- In December 2025, Romania recorded an annual communications inflation rate of 2.6%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
- For comparison, the annual communications inflation rate was -0.1% in the European Union and -0.9% in the euro area.
- Communications prices in Romania have changed by 16.9% since 2015.
Recreation and Culture
- In December 2025, Romania's annual recreation and culture inflation rate amounted to 8.7%, and the monthly rate was 0.3%.
- For comparison, the annual recreation and culture inflation rate was 1.5% in the European Union and 1.2% in the euro area.
- Recreation and culture prices in Romania have changed by 46.6% since 2015.
Education
- In December 2025, Romania's annual education inflation rate was 8.5%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
- For comparison, the annual education inflation rate was 4.4% in the European Union and 3.6% in the euro area.
- Education prices in Romania have changed by 66.4% since 2015.
Restaurants and Hotels
- In December 2025, Romania's annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate stood at 12.4%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
- For comparison, the annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate was 4% in the European Union and 3.6% in the euro area.
- Restaurants and hotels prices in Romania have changed by 87.5% since 2015.
Energy
- In December 2025, Romania recorded an annual energy inflation rate of 13.7%, and the monthly rate was -0.8%.
- For comparison, the annual energy inflation rate was -1.1% in the European Union and -1.9% in the euro area.
- Energy prices in Romania have changed by 76.6% since 2015.
Services
- In December 2025, Romania's annual services inflation rate amounted to 10.6%, and the monthly rate was 0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual services inflation rate was 3.7% in the European Union and 3.4% in the euro area.
- Services prices in Romania have changed by 61.2% since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
In December 2025, annual inflation in Romania was 8.6%, representing a change of 0 percentage points compared to the previous period.
The current price index (2015=100) shows 166.1 for Romania as of December 2025. This means prices have risen significantly since the 2015 baseline year.
Month-over-month price changes in December 2025 were 0.2% in Romania.
The inflation measurement in Romania is composed of several key components, each with different weights in the overall index (per 1,000 of consumer expenditure):
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 283.04
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 68.57
- Clothing and footwear: 53.09
- Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 93.04
- Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance: 71.44
- Health: 92.96
- Transport: 130
- Communication: 39.35
- Recreation and culture: 58.67
- Education: 28.25
- Restaurants and hotels: 39.64
- Miscellaneous goods and services: 41.94
- Total: 1,000
Inflation in Other Countries
Compare Romania's inflation results with other European countries to explore broader regional trends.
Methodology and Data Sources
This analysis utilizes real-time data from Eurostat, processed and visualized through Monitly's analytics platform. All charts and statistics are updated automatically to reflect the latest available information.