The National Bank of Romania published its February 2026 international reserves data, showing a decline in both foreign exchange reserves and total reserves including gold compared with end-January levels. Foreign exchange reserves stood at EUR 65,023 million at 28 February 2026, down from EUR 65,812 million at 31 January 2026, while total international reserves (foreign exchange plus gold) decreased to EUR 79,639 million from EUR 80,033 million. During the month, inflows totalled EUR 3,574 million, reflecting changes in foreign currency required reserves held at the central bank, funding of Ministry of Finance accounts, and other items. Outflows totalled EUR 4,363 million, driven by changes in foreign currency required reserves, principal and interest payments on foreign currency-denominated public debt of around EUR 1,259 million, payments from the European Commission account, and other items. Gold holdings were unchanged at 103.6 tonnes, valued at EUR 14,616 million. Foreign currency-denominated public debt payments due in March 2026, direct or guaranteed by the Ministry of Finance, are estimated at around EUR 638 million. The next reserves press release is scheduled for 1 April 2026.
National Bank of Romania 2026-03-02
National Bank of Romania reports February 2026 international reserves down to EUR 79.639 billion
The National Bank of Romania reported a decline in international reserves for February 2026, with foreign exchange reserves falling to EUR 65,023 million and total reserves, including gold, decreasing to EUR 79,639 million. Inflows amounted to EUR 3,574 million, while outflows reached EUR 4,363 million, largely due to foreign currency required reserves and public debt payments. Gold holdings were unchanged at 103.6 tonnes, valued at EUR 14,616 million.