Japan vs Romania
Every indicator for Japan and Romania side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Japan | Romania | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 123,366,734 | 19,020,271 | +548.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,435 | 429 | +933.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,951 | 22,538 | +59.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 76.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 377,969 | 238,400 | +58.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 326 | 80 | +309.1% |
| Median age (years) | 49.4 | 43.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 85.5 | 91.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.5 | 6.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.2 | 7.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 92.3 | 52.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 55,274 | 8,716 | +534.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.37 | 2.30 | −40.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.25 | 5.85 | −44.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 448 | 458 | −2.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 261,000 | 128,000 | +103.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.1 | 6.7 | −68.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.38 | 1.52 | −75.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Japan relative to Romania; a positive value favors Japan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Japan is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Romania leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 10 times; they are closest on military expenditure per capita.
Key differences
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 4,435 against Romania's 429 — roughly 10 times as much.
- Japan's population (2025) (123,366,734) is about 6.5 times Romania's (19,020,271).
- Japan's military expenditure (2024) (55,274) is about 6.3 times Romania's (8,716).
- Japan's population density (326) is about 4.1 times Romania's (80).
- Romania's armed forces as a share of the labor force (1.52) is about 4.0 times Japan's (0.38).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Japan and Romania differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Japan records 4,435 against Romania's 429 — a ratio of roughly 10 to one.
Where are Japan and Romania most alike?
In military expenditure per capita, at 458 and 448 — a gap of only %2.3.
On how many indicators is Japan ahead of Romania?
Japan is higher on 7 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Romania on 5. 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