United Kingdom vs Greece
Every indicator for United Kingdom and Greece side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United Kingdom | Greece | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 69,487,000 | 10,413,962 | +567.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,003 | 281 | +1,324.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 57,602 | 26,948 | +113.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 81.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 243,610 | 131,960 | +84.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 285 | 79 | +261.4% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | 46.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.5 | 86.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.7 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.9 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 83.3 | 79.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 81,763 | 8,022 | +919.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.28 | 3.13 | −27.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.25 | 6.58 | −20.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,177 | 770 | +52.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 153,000 | 147,000 | +4.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 14.1 | −84.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.45 | 3.20 | −85.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United Kingdom relative to Greece; 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 8 of the 12 indicators, while Greece leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 14 times; they are closest on armed forces personnel (2020).
Key differences
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 4,003 against Greece's 281 — roughly 14 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 81,763 against Greece's 8,022 — roughly 10 times as much.
- Greece's armed forces as a share of the labor force (3.20) is about 7.1 times United Kingdom's (0.45).
- United Kingdom's population (2025) (69,487,000) is about 6.7 times Greece's (10,413,962).
- Greece's armed forces per 1,000 people (14.1) is about 6.4 times United Kingdom's (2.2).
Frequently asked questions
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