Selected International Results
International Economics Olympiad (IEO)
Romania has participated in the International Economics Olympiad since 2019. Based on official IEO results through 2026, Romania ranks among the global top 20 countries and territories by total individual medals.
21 IEO Medals & Distinctions
19 individual medals
+ 2 Outstanding Results distinctions (2025)
2026 International Economics Olympiad
At the 2026 International Economics Olympiad, the Romanian team earned 3 Bronze Medals. These results added to Romania’s historical IEO record and maintained its position among the competition’s stronger-performing countries by cumulative individual medals through 2026.
2026 International Business and Finance Olympiad (IBFO)
Romania earned 5 Bronze Medals at the 2026 International Business and Finance Olympiad (IBFO).
Romania also placed 3rd for Best Financial Report.
5 Bronze Medals · 3rd Place – Best Financial Report
2026 Competitions in Progress
World Economics Cup (WEC) 2026
The 2026 World Economics Cup is currently in progress. Romanian students selected through RECE are participating, with final results expected by October 2026.
Interim recognitions include Highest Distinction, Excellence and Distinction.
International Business Olympiad (IBO) 2026
The 2026 International Business Olympiad is currently in progress. Romanian participants have already received interim recognitions, while final results are expected by October 2026.
Interim recognitions include Highest Distinction, Excellence and Distinction.
2025 International Economics Olympiad (IEO)
At the 2025 International Economics Olympiad, Romania earned 1 Bronze Medal and 2 Outstanding Results distinctions.
1 Bronze Medal · 2 Outstanding Results distinctions
2025 World Economics Cup (WEC)
Romania achieved World Silver Award at the 2025 World Economics Cup Global Final, placing among the Top 10 students worldwide.
World Silver Award · Global Top 10 students
2025 Australasian Economics Olympiad (AAEO)
Romania earned 5 Gold Medals at the 2025 Australasian Economics Olympiad and received the award for Best Economic Policy Presentation.
5 Gold Medals · Best Economic Policy Presentation
These selected results reflect RECE's broader record across international economics, business and finance competitions.
Official International Recognition
International Economics Olympiad – Romania’s Experience
The International Economics Olympiad features Romania’s national selection and training model in its official Experience Exchange, highlighting the Romanian pathway as a case study in building an inclusive, transparent and high-impact economics education programme.
Selected Media Coverage
RECE and the Romanian national teams have been featured by leading Romanian media outlets for their international results, national selection programme and work in economics education.
Edupedu.ro — Interview on the RECE model
An in-depth interview on RECE’s free national training model, the role of mathematics and applied economics, and Romania’s international competition pathway.
Știrile ProTV — Romania’s international economics results
National coverage of Romanian students’ international achievements and the RECE training programme behind the teams.
Ziarul Financiar — Romania at IEO 2026
Ziarul Financiar covered Romania’s 2026 IEO team and the national training and selection programme coordinated by RECE.
Radio România Cultural — International results
Radio România Cultural featured the international results achieved by Romanian students trained through RECE.
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Learn more about Romania’s international competition pathway, preparation programmes and national selection opportunities.
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