Netherlands vs Poland
Every indicator for Netherlands and Poland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Netherlands | Poland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 18,087,633 | 36,435,861 | −50.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,333 | 1,035 | +28.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 73,684 | 28,420 | +159.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 78.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 41,540 | 313,930 | −86.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 435 | 116 | +275.2% |
| Median age (years) | 42.2 | 42.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.0 | 88.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.9 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.3 | 3.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 95.9 | 60.1 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 23,179 | 38,001 | −39.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 4.15 | −53.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.34 | 8.47 | −48.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,281 | 1,043 | +22.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 41,000 | 189,000 | −78.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.3 | 5.2 | −56.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 1.04 | −59.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Netherlands relative to Poland; a positive value favors Netherlands. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Netherlands is 50.4% lower than Poland.
- On gdp (nominal), Netherlands is 28.8% higher than Poland.
- On gdp per capita, Netherlands is 159.3% higher than Poland.
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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