Spain vs Romania
Every indicator for Spain and Romania side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Spain | Romania | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 49,355,143 | 19,020,271 | +159.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,906 | 429 | +344.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 38,627 | 22,538 | +71.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 76.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 505,976 | 238,400 | +112.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 98 | 80 | +22.3% |
| Median age (years) | 46.1 | 43.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 91.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 10.4 | 6.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.7 | 7.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 80.5 | 52.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 24,615 | 8,716 | +182.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.43 | 2.30 | −37.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.20 | 5.85 | −45.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 499 | 458 | +8.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 199,000 | 128,000 | +55.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.0 | 6.7 | −40.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.87 | 1.52 | −42.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Spain relative to Romania; a positive value favors Spain. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Spain is 159.5% higher than Romania.
- On gdp (nominal), Spain is 344.3% higher than Romania.
- On gdp per capita, Spain is 71.4% 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