Netherlands vs Spain
Every indicator for Netherlands and Spain side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Netherlands | Spain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 18,087,633 | 49,355,143 | −63.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,333 | 1,906 | −30.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 73,684 | 38,627 | +90.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 83.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 41,540 | 505,976 | −91.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 435 | 98 | +346.4% |
| Median age (years) | 42.2 | 46.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.0 | 95.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.9 | 10.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.3 | 2.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 95.9 | 80.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 23,179 | 24,615 | −5.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 1.43 | +34.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.34 | 3.20 | +35.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,281 | 499 | +156.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 41,000 | 199,000 | −79.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.3 | 4.0 | −43.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.87 | −51.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Netherlands relative to Spain; a positive value favors Netherlands. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Netherlands is 63.4% lower than Spain.
- On gdp (nominal), Netherlands is 30.1% lower than Spain.
- On gdp per capita, Netherlands is 90.8% higher than Spain.
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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