Poland vs Romania
Every indicator for Poland and Romania side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Poland | Romania | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 36,435,861 | 19,020,271 | +91.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,035 | 429 | +141.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 28,420 | 22,538 | +26.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 76.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 313,930 | 238,400 | +31.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 116 | 80 | +45.5% |
| Median age (years) | 42.1 | 43.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 88.6 | 91.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.0 | 6.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.8 | 7.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 60.1 | 52.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 38,001 | 8,716 | +336.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 4.15 | 2.30 | +80.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 8.47 | 5.85 | +44.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,043 | 458 | +127.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 189,000 | 128,000 | +47.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.2 | 6.7 | −22.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.04 | 1.52 | −31.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Poland relative to Romania; a positive value favors Poland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Poland is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Romania leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024), about 4.4 times; they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Poland's military expenditure (2024) (38,001) is about 4.4 times Romania's (8,716).
- Poland's gdp (nominal) (1,035) is about 2.4 times Romania's (429).
- Poland's military expenditure per capita (1,043) is about 2.3 times Romania's (458).
- On population (2025), Poland is %92 higher than Romania: 36,435,861 against 19,020,271.
- On military expenditure as a share of gdp, Poland is %80 higher than Romania: 4.15 against 2.30.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Poland and Romania differ most?
In military expenditure (2024). Poland records 38,001 against Romania's 8,716 — a ratio of roughly 4.4 to one.
Where are Poland and Romania most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 28,420 and 22,538 — a gap of only %26.
On how many indicators is Poland ahead of Romania?
Poland is higher on 10 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Romania on 2. 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