Spain vs Ukraine
Every indicator for Spain and Ukraine side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Spain | Ukraine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 49,355,143 | 38,980,376 | +26.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,906 | 214 | +790.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 38,627 | 5,866 | +558.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 74.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 505,976 | 603,550 | −16.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 98 | 65 | +51.0% |
| Median age (years) | 46.1 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 82.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 10.4 | 9.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.7 | 12.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 80.5 | 69.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 24,615 | 64,705 | −62.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.43 | 34.48 | −95.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.20 | 54.01 | −94.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 499 | 1,660 | −70.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 199,000 | 298,000 | −33.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.0 | 7.6 | −47.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.87 | 1.43 | −39.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Spain relative to Ukraine; a positive value favors Spain. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Ukraine is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Spain leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in military expenditure as a share of gdp, about 24 times; they are closest on area.
Key differences
- Military expenditure as a share of GDP shows the widest gap of all: Ukraine stands at 34.48 against Spain's 1.43 — roughly 24 times as much.
- Military expenditure as a share of government spending shows the widest gap of all: Ukraine stands at 54.01 against Spain's 3.20 — roughly 17 times as much.
- Spain's gdp (nominal) (1,906) is about 8.9 times Ukraine's (214).
- Spain's gdp per capita (38,627) is about 6.6 times Ukraine's (5,866).
- Ukraine's military expenditure per capita (1,660) is about 3.3 times Spain's (499).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Spain and Ukraine differ most?
In military expenditure as a share of gdp. Ukraine records 34.48 against Spain's 1.43 — a ratio of roughly 24 to one.
Where are Spain and Ukraine most alike?
In area, at 603,550 and 505,976 — a gap of only %19.
On how many indicators is Spain ahead of Ukraine?
Spain is higher on 4 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Ukraine on 8. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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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