Romania vs Russia
Every indicator for Romania and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Romania | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 19,020,271 | 143,513,328 | −86.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 429 | 2,561 | −83.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 22,538 | 17,547 | +28.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 238,400 | 17,125,190 | −98.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 80 | 8 | +852.0% |
| Median age (years) | 43.5 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.3 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.0 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 7.2 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 52.2 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 8,716 | 148,967 | −94.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.30 | 7.05 | −67.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.85 | 18.90 | −69.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 458 | 1,038 | −55.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 128,000 | 1,454,000 | −91.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.7 | 10.1 | −33.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.52 | 1.98 | −23.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Romania relative to Russia; a positive value favors Romania. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Russia is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Romania leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in area, about 72 times; they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 17,125,190 against Romania's 238,400 — roughly 72 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 148,967 against Romania's 8,716 — roughly 17 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Russia stands at 1,454,000 against Romania's 128,000 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Romania's population density (80) is about 9.5 times Russia's (8).
- Russia's population (2025) (143,513,328) is about 7.5 times Romania's (19,020,271).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Romania and Russia differ most?
In area. Russia records 17,125,190 against Romania's 238,400 — a ratio of roughly 72 to one.
Where are Romania and Russia most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 22,538 and 17,547 — a gap of only %28.
On how many indicators is Romania ahead of Russia?
Romania is higher on 2 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Russia on 10. 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