Romania's total external debt increased by EUR 7.48 billion in the first half of 2025, reaching EUR 212.37 billion

According to data from the National Bank of Romania, external debt increased by €7.48 billion in the first half of 2025, reaching €212.37 billion. Long-term debt accounts for 76.3% of the total, while general government debt increased by EUR 6.48 billion. Although the NBR's external debt declined, the long-term debt service ratio was 15.5% and the import coverage ratio fell to 5.3 months.