United Kingdom vs Portugal
Every indicator for United Kingdom and Portugal side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United Kingdom | Portugal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 69,487,000 | 10,804,871 | +543.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,003 | 347 | +1,053.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 57,602 | 32,082 | +79.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 82.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 243,610 | 92,230 | +164.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 285 | 117 | +143.5% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | 46.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.5 | 88.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.7 | 6.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.9 | 2.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 83.3 | 61.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 81,763 | 4,642 | +1,661.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.28 | 1.53 | +49.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.25 | 3.57 | +47.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,177 | 430 | +173.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 153,000 | 52,000 | +194.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 4.8 | −54.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.45 | 1.01 | −55.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United Kingdom relative to Portugal; a positive value favors United Kingdom. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
United Kingdom is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Portugal leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024), about 18 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 81,763 against Portugal's 4,642 — roughly 18 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 4,003 against Portugal's 347 — roughly 12 times as much.
- United Kingdom's population (2025) (69,487,000) is about 6.4 times Portugal's (10,804,871).
- United Kingdom's armed forces personnel (2020) (153,000) is about 2.9 times Portugal's (52,000).
- United Kingdom's military expenditure per capita (1,177) is about 2.7 times Portugal's (430).
Frequently asked questions
Where do United Kingdom and Portugal differ most?
Where are United Kingdom and Portugal most alike?
On how many indicators is United Kingdom ahead of Portugal?
The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
Related comparisons
Other comparisons involving United Kingdom or Portugal.
United Kingdom profile →
All statistics, series, and details.
Portugal profile →
All statistics, series, and details.