Which has higher population, Romania or Zambia?

Romania, at 15,601 against 15,306 in Zambia as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Romania and Zambia?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Romania vs Zambia: Population

Romania

15,601

in 2030

Zambia

15,306

in 2030

Romania rank

66th

Zambia rank

67th

Population over time

Romania
Zambia

How they compare

Romania currently reports 15,601 against 15,306 in Zambia, a difference of 295.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Romania has been ahead every year.

Romania ranks 66th and Zambia ranks 67th of 188 countries.

Romania has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Romania	Zambia	Difference	Ahead
1990s	17,901	4,512	13,390	Romania
2000s	17,764	6,142	11,622	Romania
2010s	16,789	8,883	7,906	Romania
2020s	15,974	12,748	3,226	Romania
2030s	15,601	15,306	294.3	Romania

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Romania or Zambia?: Romania, at 15,601 against 15,306 in Zambia as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Romania and Zambia?: 295, with Romania ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Romania and Zambia?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Romania and Zambia rank globally for population?: Romania ranks 66th and Zambia ranks 67th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.