Netherlands vs Romania
Every indicator for Netherlands and Romania side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Netherlands | Romania | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 18,087,633 | 19,020,271 | −4.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,333 | 429 | +210.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 73,684 | 22,538 | +226.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 76.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 41,540 | 238,400 | −82.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 435 | 80 | +445.8% |
| Median age (years) | 42.2 | 43.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.0 | 91.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.9 | 6.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.3 | 7.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 95.9 | 52.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 23,179 | 8,716 | +165.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 2.30 | −16.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.34 | 5.85 | −25.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,281 | 458 | +179.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 41,000 | 128,000 | −68.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.3 | 6.7 | −66.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 1.52 | −72.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Netherlands relative to Romania; a positive value favors Netherlands. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Romania is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Netherlands leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in area, about 5.7 times; they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Romania's area (238,400) is about 5.7 times Netherlands's (41,540).
- Netherlands's population density (435) is about 5.5 times Romania's (80).
- Romania's armed forces as a share of the labor force (1.52) is about 3.6 times Netherlands's (0.42).
- Netherlands's gdp per capita (73,684) is about 3.3 times Romania's (22,538).
- Romania's armed forces personnel (2020) (128,000) is about 3.1 times Netherlands's (41,000).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Netherlands and Romania differ most?
In area. Romania records 238,400 against Netherlands's 41,540 — a ratio of roughly 5.7 to one.
Where are Netherlands and Romania most alike?
In population (2025), at 19,020,271 and 18,087,633 — a gap of only %5.2.
On how many indicators is Netherlands ahead of Romania?
Netherlands is higher on 5 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Romania on 7. 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