Netherlands vs Romania: Total population in thousands
Netherlands
18,347
in 2025
Romania
18,909
in 2025
Netherlands rank
22nd
Romania rank
21st
Total population in thousands over time
- Netherlands
- Romania
How they compare
Romania currently reports 18,909 against 18,347 in Netherlands, a difference of 562.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Romania has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 22nd and Romania ranks 21st of 75 countries.
Romania has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Romania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16,409 | 21,315 | 4,905 | Romania |
| 2010s | 17,112 | 19,934 | 2,822 | Romania |
| 2020s | 17,990 | 19,142 | 1,152 | Romania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in thousands, Netherlands or Romania?
- Romania, at 18,909 against 18,347 in Netherlands as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population in thousands between Netherlands and Romania?
- 562, with Romania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Romania?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Netherlands and Romania rank globally for total population in thousands?
- Netherlands ranks 22nd and Romania ranks 21st of 75 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.