Contul curent al balanţei de plăţi a înregistrat un deficit de aproape 20 miliarde euro, în primele 8 luni din 2026

In the first eight months of 2026, Romania's current account deficit reached €19.925 billion, an increase from the previous year's €18.983 billion. The trade balance showed a larger deficit, while the services balance recorded a surplus. Direct investments from non-residents totaled €2.122 billion, significantly lower than the previous year. Romania's total external debt rose to €238.078 billion, with long-term debt making up the majority. The debt service ratio decreased, and the coverage of imports and short-term debt by foreign reserves also declined.