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.
At a glance
Spain is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Romania leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 4.4 times; they are closest on military expenditure per capita.
Key differences
- Spain's gdp (nominal) (1,906) is about 4.4 times Romania's (429).
- Spain's military expenditure (2024) (24,615) is about 2.8 times Romania's (8,716).
- Spain's population (2025) (49,355,143) is about 2.6 times Romania's (19,020,271).
- Spain's area (505,976) is about 2.1 times Romania's (238,400).
- On military expenditure as a share of government spending, Romania is %83 higher than Spain: 5.85 against 3.20.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Spain and Romania differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Spain records 1,906 against Romania's 429 — a ratio of roughly 4.4 to one.
Where are Spain and Romania most alike?
In military expenditure per capita, at 499 and 458 — a gap of only %8.8.
On how many indicators is Spain ahead of Romania?
Spain is higher on 8 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Romania on 4. 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