Romania interest rate: National Bank of Romania policy rate
The National Bank of Romania policy rate is 6.50%, in force since Aug 8, 2024. Source: Bank for International Settlements, data to Oct 27, 2026. Cut from 6.75% on Aug 8, 2024.
Rate changes
| Since | Policy rate | Change (percentage points) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 | 6.50% | -0.25 |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 6.75% | -0.25 |
| Jan 11, 2023 | 7.00% | +0.25 |
| Nov 9, 2022 | 6.75% | +0.50 |
| Oct 6, 2022 | 6.25% | +0.75 |
| Aug 8, 2022 | 5.50% | +0.75 |
| Jul 7, 2022 | 4.75% | +1.00 |
| May 11, 2022 | 3.75% | +0.75 |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 3.00% | +0.50 |
| Feb 10, 2022 | 2.50% | +0.50 |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 2.00% | +0.25 |
| Nov 10, 2021 | 1.75% | +0.25 |
| Oct 6, 2021 | 1.50% | +0.25 |
| Jan 18, 2021 | 1.25% | -0.25 |
| Aug 6, 2020 | 1.50% | -0.25 |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 1.75% | -0.25 |
| Mar 23, 2020 | 2.00% | -0.50 |
| May 8, 2018 | 2.50% | +0.25 |
| Feb 8, 2018 | 2.25% | +0.25 |
| Jan 9, 2018 | 2.00% | +0.25 |
| Jan 4, 2016 | 1.75% | — |
Source: Bank for International Settlements (BIS), central bank policy rates, updated daily. The rate shown is the one each central bank uses to signal its policy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the interest rate in Romania?
The National Bank of Romania policy rate is 6.50% (since Aug 8, 2024).
When did the National Bank of Romania last change its policy rate?
On Aug 8, 2024, from 6.75% to 6.50%.
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