Population

The biggest differences first
Surface area
Ukraine is higher
Nominal GDP
Romania is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Ukraine’s population is 99% larger than that of Romania, a difference of 18,808,417.
Surface area
Ukraine’s surface area is 153% larger than that of Romania, a difference of 365,150 km².
Population density
Romania’s population density is 27% higher than that of Ukraine, a difference of 17.2 /km².
Nominal GDP
Romania’s nominal GDP is 101% larger than that of Ukraine, a difference of $191.82 billion.
GDP per capita
Romania’s GDP per capita is 273% higher than that of Ukraine, a difference of $14,691.
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
Bucharest
Kyiv
Population
19,051,804
37,860,221
Surface area
238,400 km²
603,550 km²
Population density
79.9 /km²
62.7 /km²
Nominal GDP
$382.56 billion · 2024
$190.74 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$20,080 · 2024
$5,389 · 2024
Region
Europe
Europe
Subregion
Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe
Currency
Romanian leu · RON · lei
Ukrainian hryvnia · UAH · ₴
Nationality
Romanian
Ukrainian
Phone code
+40
+380
Internet domain
.ro
.ua
ISO codes
RO / ROU
UA / UKR
Time zone
Europe/Bucharest
Europe/Kiev, Europe/Simferopol (+2 more)
Native name
România
Україна
| Measure | Romania | Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bucharest | Kyiv |
| Population | 19,051,804 | 37,860,221 |
| Surface area | 238,400 km² | 603,550 km² |
| Population density | 79.9 /km² | 62.7 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $382.56 billion · 2024 | $190.74 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $20,080 · 2024 | $5,389 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Eastern Europe | Eastern Europe |
| Currency | Romanian leu · RON · lei | Ukrainian hryvnia · UAH · ₴ |
| Nationality | Romanian | Ukrainian |
| Phone code | +40 | +380 |
| Internet domain | .ro | .ua |
| ISO codes | RO / ROU | UA / UKR |
| Time zone | Europe/Bucharest | Europe/Kiev, Europe/Simferopol (+2 more) |
| Native name | România | Україна |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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 →About Ukraine
Ukraine is the largest country wholly within Europe, a nation of fertile plains and deep cultural heritage in Eastern Europe. Long known as the breadbasket of Europe for its rich black soil, it has a proud history and a strong sense of national identity. Its capital, Kyiv, is one of the oldest and most historic cities of Eastern Europe.
Full Ukraine profile →Romania & Ukraine: Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is the capital of Ukraine?
The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv.
What is the population of Ukraine?
Ukraine has a recorded population of approximately 37,860,221 people.
How big is Ukraine?
Ukraine covers an area of about 603,550 km².
What is the population density of Ukraine?
Ukraine has a population density of roughly 62.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Ukraine?
Ukraine has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $190.74 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Ukraine?
Ukraine has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,389.
What currency is used in Ukraine?
Ukraine uses the Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH), with the symbol ₴.
Where is Ukraine located?
Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.
What is the native name of Ukraine?
The native name of Ukraine is Україна.
What are people from Ukraine called?
People from Ukraine are referred to as Ukrainian.
What is the phone calling code for Ukraine?
The international dialing code for Ukraine is +380.
What is the internet domain for Ukraine?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ukraine is .ua.
What time zone is Ukraine in?
Ukraine spans 4 time zones including Europe/Kiev, Europe/Simferopol, Europe/Uzhgorod and 1 more.
What is Ukraine known for?
Ukraine is the largest country wholly within Europe, a nation of fertile plains and deep cultural heritage in Eastern Europe. Long known as the breadbasket of Europe for its rich black soil, it has a proud history and a strong sense of national identity. Its capital, Kyiv, is one of the oldest and most historic cities of Eastern Europe.