North Macedonia vs Romania
Romania comes out ahead of North Macedonia on 277 of 511 statistics where one end is better, to 212 with 22 ties. North Macedonia leads on Health. Romania leads on Tech & Business, Education and Travel and 9 more categories.
511 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 22 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 212
- Avg. percentile
- 49
- Categories led
- 1
- Wins
- 277
- Avg. percentile
- 53
- Categories led
- 12
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | North Macedonia | Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,804,063 152nd of 235 | 18,800,605 70th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 76.6 87th of 215 | 76.5 92nd of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $28,029 75th of 184 | $50,895 45th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 12.3% 160th of 181 | 5.99% 112th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 2.5 19th of 195 | 6.0 56th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $10,490 81st of 185 | $22,538 53rd of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessRomania · 21 statistics
- EducationRomania · 9 statistics
- TravelRomania · 10 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningRomania · 3 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyRomania · 32 statistics
- CultureRomania · 72 statistics
- Crime & SafetyRomania · 45 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentRomania · 39 statistics
- PopulationRomania · 18 statistics
- EconomicsRomania · 74 statistics
- EnvironmentRomania · 39 statistics
- HealthNorth Macedonia · 206 statistics
- LawRomania · 8 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | North Macedonia | Romania |
|---|---|---|
| EPI Waste Recovery Rate ScoreRecycling Rates by Country | 0.2 tied 173rd of 178 | 17.1 49th of 178 |
| Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country | 16,790 140th of 183 | 231 13th of 183 |
| Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $17.00 tied 152nd of 231 | $10.00 tied 17th of 231 |
| International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 130th 126th of 171 | 13th 13th of 171 |
| Crude IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country | 10.9 per 100k tied 52nd of 176 | 34.2 per 100k 168th of 176 |
| Rate of Self-Harm Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country | 0.81 per 100k 149th of 203 | 0.07 per 100k tied 22nd of 203 |
| Suicide RateGun Violence by Country | 0.81 rate per 100k 149th of 203 | 0.07 rate per 100k tied 22nd of 203 |
| Median Fixed Broadband DL SpeedInternet Speeds by Country | 57.49 Mbps 105th of 156 | 269.23 Mbps 13th of 156 |
| ASR IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country | 7.5 per 100k 37th of 176 | 22.6 per 100k tied 134th of 176 |
| Freedom & ChoiceSocial Progress Index by Country | 58.19 124th of 167 | 80.09 37th of 167 |
| Patent Grants AbroadInventions by Country | 2 tied 121st of 149 | 162 47th of 149 |
| Cumulative Risk Ages 0-74Cervical Cancer Rates by Country | 0.8% tied 39th of 176 | 2.3% tied 127th of 176 |
| Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country | 95.27 per 100k 113th of 204 | 32.16 per 100k 15th of 204 |
| % Overweight (Age < 5)Childhood Obesity Rates by Country | 12.3% tied 146th of 163 | 4.8% tied 69th of 163 |
| Parliamentary Representation of WomenMost Dangerous Countries for Women | 39.2% tied 30th of 197 | 21.7% tied 122nd of 197 |
| Patent Grants (Total) 1980-2022Inventions by Country | 456 103rd of 169 | 48,436 27th of 169 |
| Broadband Cost as % of GNIInternet Cost by Country | 2.15% tied 92nd of 193 | 0.4% tied 5th of 193 |
| Financial Secrecy Index (FSI) Overall ScoreBest Countries to Hide Money | 47 tied 16th of 138 | 178 78th of 138 |
| Self-Harm Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country | 0.07% tied 87th of 192 | 0.01% tied 1st of 192 |
| Patent Grants (Abroad) 1980-2022Inventions by Country | 45 139th of 192 | 1,765 59th of 192 |
| Energy Trilemma Index RankEnergy Trilemma Energy Performance Index | 61st tied 81st of 126 | 23rd tied 29th of 126 |
| Energy Trilemma ScoreEnergy Trilemma Energy Performance Index | 59.9 81st of 126 | 75.1 29th of 126 |
| CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDPCO₂ Emissions by Country | 0.17 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 129th of 198 | 0.09 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 47th of 198 |
| GDP Growth (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 3.49% 88th of 185 | 0.68% 163rd of 185 |
| Homicides RateGun Violence by Country | 0.59 per 100k 97th of 204 | 0.05 per 100k tied 11th of 204 |
| Rate of Violent Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country | 0.59 per 100k 97th of 204 | 0.05 per 100k tied 11th of 204 |
| Est. Population w/ Undiagnosed DiabetesDiabetes Rates by Country | 39.6% tied 86th of 214 | 21.3% tied 7th of 214 |
| Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $32.00 tied 98th of 231 | $20.00 tied 20th of 231 |
| Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022Inventions by Country | 435 84th of 158 | 46,671 22nd of 158 |
| Share of National Income Held by the Richest 1%Share of Income Of the Richest One Percent by Country | 7.7% 169th of 171 | 14.5% tied 102nd of 171 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, North Macedonia or Romania?
- Romania comes out ahead of North Macedonia on 277 of 511 statistics where one end is better, to 212 with 22 ties. North Macedonia leads on Health. Romania leads on Tech & Business, Education and Travel and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, North Macedonia or Romania?
- North Macedonia has a population of 1,804,063 (152nd of 235 countries) and Romania has 18,800,605 (70th of 235).
- How do North Macedonia and Romania compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): North Macedonia 76.6 (87th of 215), Romania 76.5 (92nd of 215) among countries. North Macedonia ranks better.
- How do North Macedonia and Romania compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): North Macedonia $28,029 (75th of 184), Romania $50,895 (45th of 184) among countries. Romania ranks better.
- Where does North Macedonia beat Romania most clearly?
- North Macedonia ranks far ahead on Crude Incidence (Cervical Cancer Rates by Country): 10.9 per 100k vs 34.2 per 100k; ASR Incidence (Cervical Cancer Rates by Country): 7.5 per 100k vs 22.6 per 100k; Cumulative Risk Ages 0-74 (Cervical Cancer Rates by Country): 0.8% vs 2.3%.
- Where does Romania beat North Macedonia most clearly?
- Romania ranks far ahead on EPI Waste Recovery Rate Score (Recycling Rates by Country): 17.1 vs 0.2; Mortality (Deaths) - Male (Cancer Rates by Country): 231 vs 16,790; Daily Local Transport Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $10.00 vs $17.00.
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