Netherlands vs Greece
Every indicator for Netherlands and Greece side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Netherlands | Greece | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 18,087,633 | 10,413,962 | +73.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,333 | 281 | +374.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 73,684 | 26,948 | +173.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 81.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 41,540 | 131,960 | −68.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 435 | 79 | +451.7% |
| Median age (years) | 42.2 | 46.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.0 | 86.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.9 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.3 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 95.9 | 79.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 23,179 | 8,022 | +188.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 3.13 | −38.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.34 | 6.58 | −34.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,281 | 770 | +66.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 41,000 | 147,000 | −72.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.3 | 14.1 | −83.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 3.20 | −86.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Netherlands relative to Greece; a positive value favors Netherlands. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Netherlands is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Greece on 6. The widest separation is in armed forces as a share of the labor force (about 7.6×); they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Greece's armed forces as a share of the labor force (3.20) is about 7.6 times Netherlands's (0.42).
- Greece's armed forces per 1,000 people (14.1) is about 6.2 times Netherlands's (2.3).
- Netherlands's population density (435) is about 5.5 times Greece's (79).
- Netherlands's gdp (nominal) (1,333) is about 4.7 times Greece's (281).
- Greece's armed forces personnel (2020) (147,000) is about 3.6 times Netherlands's (41,000).
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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