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Romania
18,738,892
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Bulgaria
6,762,584
Population nowAs of 2026, Romania has a population of about 18,738,892 while Bulgaria has about 6,762,584 — a difference of 11,976,308 people. Bulgaria is growing faster (-0.47% per year).
| Romania | Metric | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
| -0.47% | Growth rate / yr | -0.47% |
| 8.8 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 8.8 |
| 13.5 | Death rate / 1,000 | 13.5 |
| 78.6 | Density / km² | 60.9 |
| 46.5% | Male % | 46.5% |
| 99.0% | Literacy % | 99.0% |
| 26.0% | Smoking % | 26.0% |
| 69.9 | Life expectancy | 70.9 |