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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Poland’s population is 92% larger than that of Romania, a difference of 17,507,429.
Poland’s surface area is 32% larger than that of Romania, a difference of 75,530 km².
Poland’s population density is 46% higher than that of Romania, a difference of 36.5 /km².
Poland’s nominal GDP is 140% larger than that of Romania, a difference of $535.20 billion.
Poland’s GDP per capita is 25% higher than that of Romania, a difference of $5,023.
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Warsaw
Bucharest
36,559,233
19,051,804
313,930 km²
238,400 km²
116 /km²
79.9 /km²
$917.77 billion · 2024
$382.56 billion · 2024
$25,104 · 2024
$20,080 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe
Polish złoty · PLN · zł
Romanian leu · RON · lei
Polish
Romanian
+48
+40
.pl
.ro
PL / POL
RO / ROU
Europe/Warsaw
Europe/Bucharest
Polska
România
| Measure | Poland | Romania |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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.
Full Poland profile →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 →The capital of Poland is Warsaw.
Poland has a recorded population of approximately 36,559,233 people.
Poland covers an area of about 313,930 km².
Poland has a population density of roughly 116 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Poland has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $917.77 billion as of 2024.
Poland has a GDP per capita of approximately $25,104.
Poland uses the Polish złoty (PLN), with the symbol zł.
Poland is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Poland is Polska.
People from Poland are referred to as Polish.
The international dialing code for Poland is +48.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Poland is .pl.
Poland uses the Europe/Warsaw time zone.
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.
The capital of Romania is Bucharest.
Romania has a recorded population of approximately 19,051,804 people.
Romania covers an area of about 238,400 km².
Romania has a population density of roughly 79.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Romania has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $382.56 billion as of 2024.
Romania has a GDP per capita of approximately $20,080.
Romania uses the Romanian leu (RON), with the symbol lei.
Romania is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Romania is România.
People from Romania are referred to as Romanian.
The international dialing code for Romania is +40.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Romania is .ro.
Romania uses the Europe/Bucharest time zone.
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It is a member of the European Union and NATO.