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.
At a glance
Romania is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Czechia leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in armed forces personnel (2020), about 4.7 times; they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- Romania's armed forces personnel (2020) (128,000) is about 4.7 times Czechia's (27,000).
- Romania's area (238,400) is about 3.0 times Czechia's (78,871).
- Romania's armed forces as a share of the labor force (1.52) is about 3.0 times Czechia's (0.51).
- Romania's armed forces per 1,000 people (6.7) is about 2.7 times Czechia's (2.5).
- On population (2025), Romania is %75 higher than Czechia: 19,020,271 against 10,886,878.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Czechia and Romania differ most?
In armed forces personnel (2020). Romania records 128,000 against Czechia's 27,000 — a ratio of roughly 4.7 to one.
Where are Czechia and Romania most alike?
In gdp (nominal), at 429 and 391 — a gap of only %9.7.
On how many indicators is Czechia ahead of Romania?
Czechia is higher on 3 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Romania on 9. 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