HICP - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (Neither) in Romania
Romania: HICP - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (Neither) was 110.4 in 2026. ▼ Falling
HICP - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (Neither) in Romania, 1996–2026
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
In 2026, hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) in Romania stood at 110.4.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.6% on the previous year and down 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) in Romania peaked at 210.27 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 80.83, in 1996.
That places Romania 20th out of 27 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 31 years of available data.
HICP - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (Neither) in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 80.83 | — |
| 1997 | 107.56 | +33.1% |
| 1998 | 120.85 | +12.4% |
| 1999 | 137.63 | +13.9% |
| 2000 | 210.27 | +52.8% |
| 2001 | 184.14 | -12.4% |
| 2002 | 196.12 | +6.5% |
| 2003 | 193.78 | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 190.6 | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 194.03 | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 184.93 | -4.7% |
| 2007 | 195.69 | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 190.06 | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 179.43 | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 173.05 | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 173.48 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 112.9 | -34.9% |
| 2013 | 116.96 | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 114.46 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 109.64 | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 111.25 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 100.33 | -9.8% |
| 2018 | 98.45 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 101.78 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 91.71 | -9.9% |
| 2021 | 95.6 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 100.77 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 114.93 | +14.1% |
| 2024 | 99.33 | -13.6% |
| 2025 | 94.68 | -4.7% |
| 2026 | 110.4 | +16.6% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 110.4 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 138.47, 80% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Romania's 110.4 is below the median for high income countries, which is 132.11, 84% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where HICP - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (Neither) in Romania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +52.8% | 137.63 | 210.27 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 111.72 | 80.83 | 137.63 | 4 |
| 2000s | 191.91 | 179.43 | 210.27 | 10 |
| 2010s | 121.23 | 98.45 | 173.48 | 10 |
| 2020s | 101.06 | 91.71 | 114.93 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Romania
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- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) in Romania?
- Hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) in Romania was 110.4 in 2026, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 210.27 in 2000.
- What is the lowest hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 80.83 in 1996.
- How does Romania rank for hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither)?
- Romania ranks 20th out of 27 countries with data for 2026.
- Is hicp - housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (neither) rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of HICP - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index weight). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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