Switzerland vs Romania
Every indicator for Switzerland and Romania side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Switzerland | Romania | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,092,436 | 19,020,271 | −52.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,044 | 429 | +143.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 114,769 | 22,538 | +409.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.4 | 76.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 41,291 | 238,400 | −82.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 220 | 80 | +176.0% |
| Median age (years) | 43.0 | 43.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.3 | 91.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.9 | 6.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.2 | 7.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 85.7 | 52.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,722 | 8,716 | −22.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.72 | 2.30 | −68.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.27 | 5.85 | −61.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 739 | 458 | +61.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 20,000 | 128,000 | −84.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 6.7 | −67.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.40 | 1.52 | −73.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Switzerland relative to Romania; a positive value favors Switzerland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Switzerland is 52.2% lower than Romania.
- On gdp (nominal), Switzerland is 143.4% higher than Romania.
- On gdp per capita, Switzerland is 409.2% 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