Belgium vs Portugal
Every indicator for Belgium and Portugal side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Belgium | Portugal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 11,941,781 | 10,804,871 | +10.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 725 | 347 | +108.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,750 | 32,082 | +89.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 82.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 30,689 | 92,230 | −66.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 389 | 117 | +232.2% |
| Median age (years) | 41.9 | 46.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 88.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.9 | 6.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 2.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 87.7 | 61.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 8,562 | 4,642 | +84.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.28 | 1.53 | −16.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.36 | 3.57 | −33.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 717 | 430 | +66.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 24,000 | 52,000 | −53.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.0 | 4.8 | −58.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.47 | 1.01 | −53.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Belgium relative to Portugal; a positive value favors Belgium. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Belgium is 10.5% higher than Portugal.
- On gdp (nominal), Belgium is 108.9% higher than Portugal.
- On gdp per capita, Belgium is 89.4% higher than Portugal.
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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