Germany vs Greece
Every indicator for Germany and Greece side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Greece | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 10,413,962 | +701.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 281 | +1,697.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 26,948 | +124.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 81.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 131,960 | +171.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 79 | +195.8% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 46.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 86.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 79.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 8,022 | +1,002.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 3.13 | −39.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 6.58 | −40.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 770 | +37.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 147,000 | +24.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 14.1 | −84.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 3.20 | −86.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Greece; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Germany is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Greece leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 18 times; they are closest on armed forces personnel (2020).
Key differences
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 5,051 against Greece's 281 — roughly 18 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 88,458 against Greece's 8,022 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Germany's population (2025) (83,491,249) is about 8.0 times Greece's (10,413,962).
- Greece's armed forces as a share of the labor force (3.20) is about 7.6 times Germany's (0.42).
- Greece's armed forces per 1,000 people (14.1) is about 6.4 times Germany's (2.2).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Germany and Greece differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Germany records 5,051 against Greece's 281 — a ratio of roughly 18 to one.
Where are Germany and Greece most alike?
In armed forces personnel (2020), at 183,000 and 147,000 — a gap of only %24.
On how many indicators is Germany ahead of Greece?
Germany is higher on 8 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Greece on 4. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI