Sweden vs Romania
Every indicator for Sweden and Romania side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Sweden | Romania | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,596,620 | 19,020,271 | −44.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 669 | 429 | +55.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 63,133 | 22,538 | +180.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.1 | 76.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 528,660 | 238,400 | +121.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 20 | 80 | −74.9% |
| Median age (years) | 41.1 | 43.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 91.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 8.7 | 6.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.7 | 7.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 89.1 | 52.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 12,040 | 8,716 | +38.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.00 | 2.30 | −13.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.12 | 5.85 | −29.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,136 | 458 | +147.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 15,000 | 128,000 | −88.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.4 | 6.7 | −79.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.27 | 1.52 | −82.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Sweden relative to Romania; a positive value favors Sweden. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Sweden is 44.3% lower than Romania.
- On gdp (nominal), Sweden is 55.9% higher than Romania.
- On gdp per capita, Sweden is 180.1% 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