The National Bank of Romania published its May 2026 international reserves data, showing foreign exchange reserves at EUR 64.051 billion on 31 May, down from EUR 64.836 billion at 30 April. Total international reserves, comprising foreign exchange and gold, fell to EUR 77.042 billion from EUR 78.007 billion over the same period. During the month, inflows totaled EUR 2.253 billion, mainly from changes in the foreign currency minimum reserve requirements held by credit institutions at the National Bank of Romania, funding of Ministry of Finance accounts, and funding of the European Commission account. Outflows reached EUR 3.038 billion, including changes in those minimum reserve requirements and about EUR 1.417 billion in principal and interest payments on foreign currency-denominated public debt. The gold stock remained unchanged at 103.6 tonnes, with a market value of EUR 12.991 billion. Public debt payments denominated in foreign currency that fall due in June 2026, either directly owed or guaranteed by the Ministry of Finance, total about EUR 178 million.
National Bank of Romania2026-06-02
National Bank of Romania reports May 2026 international reserves fell to EUR 77.042 billion
The National Bank of Romania reported that foreign exchange reserves declined to EUR 64.051 billion at 31 May 2026 from EUR 64.836 billion at end-April, with total international reserves (including gold) falling to EUR 77.042 billion from EUR 78.007 billion. In May, inflows of EUR 2.253 billion and outflows of EUR 3.038 billion reflected changes in foreign currency minimum reserve requirements, funding of Ministry of Finance and European Commission accounts, and EUR 1.417 billion in public debt service, while the gold stock remained at 103.6 tonnes valued at EUR 12.991 billion.