Romanians spent nearly 1 billion EUR in 2017 in Italy, Germany, and France, these being the top three countries where the most money was left, representing one-third of the total amount spent by Romanians abroad in 2017, according to data provided by the NBR.
Fourth place in the ranking is occupied by the United Kingdom, a country where Romanians spent 249 million EUR, followed by Spain with 199 million EUR.
In Hungary, Romanians left 170 million EUR last year, while in Austria they spent 161 million EUR.
In the USA, Romanians spent 158 million EUR last year, while in Greece they spent 139 million EUR.
The top also includes Belgium, a country where Romanians spent 120 million EUR on tourism.
In total, Romanians spent 3.1 billion EUR abroad in 2017, compared to 1.9 billion EUR in 2016, according to data from the NBR.
Source: Ziarul Financiar
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Romanians spend abroad in 2017?
Romanians spent a total of 3.1 billion EUR abroad in 2017, according to data from the National Bank of Romania.
Which countries were the top destinations for Romanian spending?
The top three countries were Italy, Germany, and France, accounting for nearly 1 billion EUR, or one-third of the total spending.
How did 2017 spending compare to 2016?
Spending increased significantly from 1.9 billion EUR in 2016 to 3.1 billion EUR in 2017.