Netherlands vs Portugal
Every indicator for Netherlands and Portugal side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Netherlands | Portugal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 18,087,633 | 10,804,871 | +67.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,333 | 347 | +284.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 73,684 | 32,082 | +129.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 82.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 41,540 | 92,230 | −55.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 435 | 117 | +271.7% |
| Median age (years) | 42.2 | 46.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.0 | 88.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.9 | 6.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.3 | 2.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 95.9 | 61.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 23,179 | 4,642 | +399.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 1.53 | +25.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.34 | 3.57 | +21.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,281 | 430 | +198.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 41,000 | 52,000 | −21.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.3 | 4.8 | −52.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 1.01 | −58.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Netherlands relative to Portugal; a positive value favors Netherlands. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Netherlands is 67.4% higher than Portugal.
- On gdp (nominal), Netherlands is 284.1% higher than Portugal.
- On gdp per capita, Netherlands is 129.7% higher than Portugal.
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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