Romania

"An Eastern European country known for its medieval castles, Carpathian Mountains, and Dracula legend."

Southeast Europe
UN Member
NATO
European Union

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Semi‑Presidential Republic

Capital City

Bucharest

44.43°, 2.61°

Official Languages

Romanian

Population

19.06M

Total Area

238.39K km²

Population Density

79.95 people per km²

Currency

Romanian leu

lei

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#65
19,059,479

Total Population+0.1%

2023
#68
76.6 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#62
54.7%

Urban Population

2023
#119
1.71

Fertility Rate

2023
#49
89.2%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#43
$350.8B

GDP+2.4%

2023
#57
$18.4K

GDP per Capita

2023
#134
5.7%

Inflation

2024
#93
5.4%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#50
32.3

Gini Index

2022

Frequently Asked Questions About Romania

What is the capital of Romania?

Romania's capital city is Bucharest.

What is the population of Romania?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Romania is approximately 19.06M people. This makes it the 65th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Romania?

Romania spans a total area of approximately 238,391 square kilometers (92,043.24 square miles).

Which continent is Romania in?

Romania is located in Europe, specifically within the Southeast Europe subregion.

What is the GDP of Romania?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Romania is approximately $350.78B USD. This ranks Romania as the 43rd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.