Belgium vs Greece
Every indicator for Belgium and Greece side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Belgium | Greece | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 11,941,781 | 10,413,962 | +14.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 725 | 281 | +158.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,750 | 26,948 | +125.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 81.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 30,689 | 131,960 | −76.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 389 | 79 | +393.1% |
| Median age (years) | 41.9 | 46.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 86.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.9 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 87.7 | 79.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 8,562 | 8,022 | +6.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.28 | 3.13 | −59.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.36 | 6.58 | −64.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 717 | 770 | −6.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 24,000 | 147,000 | −83.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.0 | 14.1 | −85.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.47 | 3.20 | −85.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Belgium relative to Greece; a positive value favors Belgium. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Greece is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Belgium leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in armed forces per 1,000 people, about 7.0 times; they are closest on military expenditure (2024).
Key differences
- Greece's armed forces per 1,000 people (14.1) is about 7.0 times Belgium's (2.0).
- Greece's armed forces as a share of the labor force (3.20) is about 6.8 times Belgium's (0.47).
- Greece's armed forces personnel (2020) (147,000) is about 6.1 times Belgium's (24,000).
- Belgium's population density (389) is about 4.9 times Greece's (79).
- Greece's area (131,960) is about 4.3 times Belgium's (30,689).
Frequently asked questions
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