Portugal vs Romania: Short-term population projections

Portugal
158,260
in 2050
Romania
236,459
in 2050
Portugal rank
8th
Romania rank
6th

Short-term population projections over time

  • Portugal
  • Romania
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How they compare

Romania currently reports 236,459 against 158,260 in Portugal, a difference of 78,199.

That makes Romania's figure about 1.5 times Portugal's.

Across all 27 years both countries report, Romania has been ahead every year.

Portugal ranks 8th and Romania ranks 6th of 30 countries.

Romania has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Portugal Romania Difference Ahead
2020s 122,239 239,447 117,209 Romania
2030s 135,636 239,778 104,142 Romania
2040s 151,582 240,377 88,795 Romania
2050s 158,260 236,459 78,199 Romania

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher short-term population projections, Portugal or Romania?
Romania, at 236,459 against 158,260 in Portugal as of 2050.
What is the difference in short-term population projections between Portugal and Romania?
78,199, with Romania ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and Romania?
27 years are reported by both, from 2024 to 2050.
How do Portugal and Romania rank globally for short-term population projections?
Portugal ranks 8th and Romania ranks 6th of 30 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Short-term population projections (2024-2050). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Short-term population projections (2024-2050)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
33 places, 891 data points, 2024–2050
Last refreshed