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PolandvsRomania

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Poland is higher

Poland records 36,559,233, about 1.92× the other value.

Surface area

Poland is higher

Poland records 313,930 km², about 1.32× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Poland is higher

Poland records $917.77 billion, about 2.40× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇵🇱 Poland36,559,233
🇷🇴 Romania19,051,804

Poland’s population is 92% larger than that of Romania, a difference of 17,507,429.

Surface area

🇵🇱 Poland313,930 km²
🇷🇴 Romania238,400 km²

Poland’s surface area is 32% larger than that of Romania, a difference of 75,530 km².

Population density

🇵🇱 Poland116 /km²
🇷🇴 Romania79.9 /km²

Poland’s population density is 46% higher than that of Romania, a difference of 36.5 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇵🇱 Poland$917.77 billion · 2024
🇷🇴 Romania$382.56 billion · 2024

Poland’s nominal GDP is 140% larger than that of Romania, a difference of $535.20 billion.

GDP per capita

🇵🇱 Poland$25,104 · 2024
🇷🇴 Romania$20,080 · 2024

Poland’s GDP per capita is 25% higher than that of Romania, a difference of $5,023.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Warsaw

Bucharest

Population

36,559,233

19,051,804

Surface area

313,930 km²

238,400 km²

Population density

116 /km²

79.9 /km²

Nominal GDP

$917.77 billion · 2024

$382.56 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$25,104 · 2024

$20,080 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe

Currency

Polish złoty · PLN · zł

Romanian leu · RON · lei

Nationality

Polish

Romanian

Phone code

+48

+40

Internet domain

.pl

.ro

ISO codes

PL / POL

RO / ROU

Time zone

Europe/Warsaw

Europe/Bucharest

Native name

Polska

România

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About Poland

Poland, located in Central Europe, is a captivating country known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse landscapes. Known as the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes', it offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and rural charm.

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About Romania

Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It is a member of the European Union and NATO.

Full Romania profile →

Poland & Romania: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Poland?

The capital of Poland is Warsaw.

What is the population of Poland?

Poland has a recorded population of approximately 36,559,233 people.

How big is Poland?

Poland covers an area of about 313,930 km².

What is the population density of Poland?

Poland has a population density of roughly 116 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Poland?

Poland has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $917.77 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Poland?

Poland has a GDP per capita of approximately $25,104.

What currency is used in Poland?

Poland uses the Polish złoty (PLN), with the symbol zł.

Where is Poland located?

Poland is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Poland?

The native name of Poland is Polska.

What are people from Poland called?

People from Poland are referred to as Polish.

What is the phone calling code for Poland?

The international dialing code for Poland is +48.

What is the internet domain for Poland?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Poland is .pl.

What time zone is Poland in?

Poland uses the Europe/Warsaw time zone.

What is Poland known for?

Poland, located in Central Europe, is a captivating country known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse landscapes. Known as the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes', it offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and rural charm.

What is the capital of Romania?

The capital of Romania is Bucharest.

What is the population of Romania?

Romania has a recorded population of approximately 19,051,804 people.

How big is Romania?

Romania covers an area of about 238,400 km².

What is the population density of Romania?

Romania has a population density of roughly 79.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Romania?

Romania has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $382.56 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Romania?

Romania has a GDP per capita of approximately $20,080.

What currency is used in Romania?

Romania uses the Romanian leu (RON), with the symbol lei.

Where is Romania located?

Romania is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Romania?

The native name of Romania is România.

What are people from Romania called?

People from Romania are referred to as Romanian.

What is the phone calling code for Romania?

The international dialing code for Romania is +40.

What is the internet domain for Romania?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Romania is .ro.

What time zone is Romania in?

Romania uses the Europe/Bucharest time zone.

What is Romania known for?

Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It is a member of the European Union and NATO.