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Bulgaria
6,762,581
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Romania
18,738,894
Population nowAs of 2026, Bulgaria has a population of about 6,762,581 while Romania has about 18,738,894 — a difference of 11,976,313 people. Romania is growing faster (-0.47% per year).
| Bulgaria | Metric | Romania |
|---|---|---|
| -0.47% | Growth rate / yr | -0.47% |
| 8.8 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 8.8 |
| 13.5 | Death rate / 1,000 | 13.5 |
| 60.9 | Density / km² | 78.6 |
| 46.5% | Male % | 46.5% |
| 99.0% | Literacy % | 99.0% |
| 26.0% | Smoking % | 26.0% |
| 70.9 | Life expectancy | 69.9 |