Czechia vs Greece
Every indicator for Czechia and Greece side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Czechia | Greece | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,886,878 | 10,413,962 | +4.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 391 | 281 | +39.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,917 | 26,948 | +33.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 81.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 78,871 | 131,960 | −40.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 138 | 79 | +74.9% |
| Median age (years) | 43.7 | 46.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 87.7 | 86.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.8 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 72.9 | 79.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,525 | 8,022 | −18.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 3.13 | −38.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.32 | 6.58 | −34.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 599 | 770 | −22.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 27,000 | 147,000 | −81.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 14.1 | −82.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.51 | 3.20 | −84.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Czechia relative to Greece; a positive value favors Czechia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Greece is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Czechia leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in armed forces as a share of the labor force, about 6.3 times; they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Greece's armed forces as a share of the labor force (3.20) is about 6.3 times Czechia's (0.51).
- Greece's armed forces per 1,000 people (14.1) is about 5.7 times Czechia's (2.5).
- Greece's armed forces personnel (2020) (147,000) is about 5.4 times Czechia's (27,000).
- On population density, Czechia is %75 higher than Greece: 138 against 79.
- On area, Greece is %67 higher than Czechia: 131,960 against 78,871.
Frequently asked questions
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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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