The National Bank of Romania published its January 2026 international reserves data, showing a rise in both foreign exchange reserves and total international reserves compared with end-December 2025. Foreign exchange reserves stood at EUR 65.812 billion at 31 January 2026, up from EUR 64.800 billion at 31 December 2025. During the month, inflows totalled EUR 4.796 billion, including changes in foreign currency minimum reserve requirements held by credit institutions at the central bank, funding of Ministry of Finance accounts, and funding of the European Commission account, while outflows totalled EUR 3.784 billion, including minimum reserve requirement changes and payments of principal and interest on foreign currency-denominated public debt. Gold holdings were unchanged at 103.6 tonnes, valued at EUR 14.221 billion, taking total international reserves (foreign currencies plus gold) to EUR 80.033 billion versus EUR 77.017 billion at end-December. Foreign currency-denominated public debt payments due in February 2026, direct or guaranteed by the Ministry of Finance, are estimated at around EUR 1.259 billion. The next press release is scheduled for 2 March 2026.
National Bank of Romania 2026-02-02
National Bank of Romania reports international reserves increased to EUR 80.033 billion at end-January 2026
The National Bank of Romania reported an increase in international reserves for January 2026, with foreign exchange reserves rising to EUR 65.812 billion and total reserves, including gold, reaching EUR 80.033 billion. Inflows amounted to EUR 4.796 billion, while outflows were EUR 3.784 billion, with February 2026 public debt payments estimated at EUR 1.259 billion.