Japan vs Greece
Every indicator for Japan and Greece side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Japan | Greece | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 123,366,734 | 10,413,962 | +1,084.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,435 | 281 | +1,478.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,951 | 26,948 | +33.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 81.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 377,969 | 131,960 | +186.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 326 | 79 | +313.6% |
| Median age (years) | 49.4 | 46.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 85.5 | 86.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.5 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.2 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 92.3 | 79.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 55,274 | 8,022 | +589.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.37 | 3.13 | −56.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.25 | 6.58 | −50.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 448 | 770 | −41.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 261,000 | 147,000 | +77.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.1 | 14.1 | −85.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.38 | 3.20 | −88.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Japan relative to Greece; a positive value favors Japan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Japan is 1,084.6% higher than Greece.
- On gdp (nominal), Japan is 1,478.3% higher than Greece.
- On gdp per capita, Japan is 33.4% 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