Czechia vs Romania
Every indicator for Czechia and Romania side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Czechia | Romania | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,886,878 | 19,020,271 | −42.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 391 | 429 | −8.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,917 | 22,538 | +59.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 76.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 78,871 | 238,400 | −66.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 138 | 80 | +73.0% |
| Median age (years) | 43.7 | 43.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 87.7 | 91.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.8 | 6.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 7.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 72.9 | 52.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,525 | 8,716 | −25.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 2.30 | −16.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.32 | 5.85 | −26.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 599 | 458 | +30.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 27,000 | 128,000 | −78.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 6.7 | −63.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.51 | 1.52 | −66.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Czechia relative to Romania; a positive value favors Czechia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Czechia is 42.8% lower than Romania.
- On gdp (nominal), Czechia is 8.9% lower than Romania.
- On gdp per capita, Czechia is 59.4% higher than Romania.
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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