China vs Greece
Every indicator for China and Greece side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | China | Greece | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 1,406,585,000 | 10,413,962 | +13,406.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 19,498 | 281 | +6,838.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 13,862 | 26,948 | −48.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 81.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 9,562,910 | 131,960 | +7,146.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 147 | 79 | +86.4% |
| Median age (years) | 39.6 | 46.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.6 | 86.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.6 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.1 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 66.3 | 79.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 313,658 | 8,022 | +3,810.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.71 | 3.13 | −45.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.06 | 6.58 | −23.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 223 | 770 | −71.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 2,535,000 | 147,000 | +1,624.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.8 | 14.1 | −87.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.33 | 3.20 | −89.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of China relative to Greece; a positive value favors China. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), China is 13,406.7% higher than Greece.
- On gdp (nominal), China is 6,838.8% higher than Greece.
- On gdp per capita, China is 48.6% lower than Greece.
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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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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI