What is the Population of Romania?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Romania has a population of approximately 19,036,031 people, making it the 68th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.24% of the world's population. With a land area of 238,391 km², the population density is roughly 80 people per km².
| Population | 19,036,031 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 68th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.24% |
| Area | 238,391 km² |
| Population density | 80 / km² |
| Demonym | Romanian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | 19,036,031 | 68th |
| Zambia | 19,693,423 | 65th |
| Somalia | 19,655,000 | 66th |
| Chad | 19,340,757 | 67th |
| Senegal | 18,593,258 | 69th |
| Ecuador | 18,103,660 | 70th |
| Netherlands | 18,100,436 | 71st |
Romania compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 6,437,360 | 110,879 |
| Hungary | 9,539,502 | 93,028 |
| Moldova | 2,749,076 | 33,847 |
| Serbia | 6,567,783 | 77,589 |
| Ukraine | 32,862,000 | 603,550 |
Romania in context
- Romania covers 238,391 km², making it the 81st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Bulgaria, Hungary, Moldova, Serbia, Ukraine.
- With 19,036,031 people, Romania holds about 41.6% of the population of Southeast Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Romania is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Romania — FAQ
What is the population of Romania?
The population of Romania is approximately 19,036,031 (19 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Romania in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Romania at approximately 19,036,031 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Romania is the 68th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Romania?
Approximately 19,036,031 people live in Romania, making it the 68th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Romania rank by population?
Romania is the 68th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.24%.
What is the population density of Romania?
Romania has a population density of roughly 80 people per km², based on a land area of 238,391 km².
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