Belgium vs Romania
Every indicator for Belgium and Romania side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Belgium | Romania | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 11,941,781 | 19,020,271 | −37.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 725 | 429 | +69.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,750 | 22,538 | +169.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 76.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 30,689 | 238,400 | −87.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 389 | 80 | +387.7% |
| Median age (years) | 41.9 | 43.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 91.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.9 | 6.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 7.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 87.7 | 52.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 8,562 | 8,716 | −1.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.28 | 2.30 | −44.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.36 | 5.85 | −59.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 717 | 458 | +56.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 24,000 | 128,000 | −81.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.0 | 6.7 | −70.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.47 | 1.52 | −69.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Belgium relative to Romania; a positive value favors Belgium. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Romania is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Belgium leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in area, about 7.8 times; they are closest on military expenditure (2024).
Key differences
- Romania's area (238,400) is about 7.8 times Belgium's (30,689).
- Romania's armed forces personnel (2020) (128,000) is about 5.3 times Belgium's (24,000).
- Belgium's population density (389) is about 4.9 times Romania's (80).
- Romania's armed forces per 1,000 people (6.7) is about 3.3 times Belgium's (2.0).
- Romania's armed forces as a share of the labor force (1.52) is about 3.2 times Belgium's (0.47).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Belgium and Romania differ most?
In area. Romania records 238,400 against Belgium's 30,689 — a ratio of roughly 7.8 to one.
Where are Belgium and Romania most alike?
In military expenditure (2024), at 8,716 and 8,562 — a gap of only %1.8.
On how many indicators is Belgium ahead of Romania?
Belgium is higher on 4 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Romania on 8. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI