Czechia vs Portugal
Every indicator for Czechia and Portugal side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Czechia | Portugal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,886,878 | 10,804,871 | +0.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 391 | 347 | +12.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,917 | 32,082 | +12.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 82.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 78,871 | 92,230 | −14.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 138 | 117 | +17.8% |
| Median age (years) | 43.7 | 46.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 87.7 | 88.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.8 | 6.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 2.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 72.9 | 61.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,525 | 4,642 | +40.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 1.53 | +25.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.32 | 3.57 | +21.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 599 | 430 | +39.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 27,000 | 52,000 | −48.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 4.8 | −48.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.51 | 1.01 | −49.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Czechia relative to Portugal; a positive value favors Czechia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Czechia is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Portugal leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in armed forces as a share of the labor force, about 2.0 times; they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- On armed forces as a share of the labor force, Portugal is %98 higher than Czechia: 1.01 against 0.51.
- On armed forces per 1,000 people, Portugal is %94 higher than Czechia: 4.8 against 2.5.
- On armed forces personnel (2020), Portugal is %93 higher than Czechia: 52,000 against 27,000.
- On military expenditure (2024), Czechia is %41 higher than Portugal: 6,525 against 4,642.
- On military expenditure per capita, Czechia is %40 higher than Portugal: 599 against 430.
Frequently asked questions
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