Spain vs Greece
Every indicator for Spain and Greece side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Spain | Greece | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 49,355,143 | 10,413,962 | +373.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,906 | 281 | +578.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 38,627 | 26,948 | +43.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 81.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 505,976 | 131,960 | +283.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 98 | 79 | +23.6% |
| Median age (years) | 46.1 | 46.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 86.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 10.4 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.7 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 80.5 | 79.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 24,615 | 8,022 | +206.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.43 | 3.13 | −54.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.20 | 6.58 | −51.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 499 | 770 | −35.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 199,000 | 147,000 | +35.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.0 | 14.1 | −71.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.87 | 3.20 | −72.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Spain relative to Greece; a positive value favors Spain. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Spain is 373.9% higher than Greece.
- On gdp (nominal), Spain is 578.3% higher than Greece.
- On gdp per capita, Spain is 43.3% higher than Greece.
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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