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.
At a glance
Japan is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Greece leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 16 times; they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 4,435 against Greece's 281 — roughly 16 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 123,366,734 against Greece's 10,413,962 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Greece's armed forces as a share of the labor force (3.20) is about 8.4 times Japan's (0.38).
- Japan's military expenditure (2024) (55,274) is about 6.9 times Greece's (8,022).
- Greece's armed forces per 1,000 people (14.1) is about 6.7 times Japan's (2.1).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Japan and Greece differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Japan records 4,435 against Greece's 281 — a ratio of roughly 16 to one.
Where are Japan and Greece most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 35,951 and 26,948 — a gap of only %33.
On how many indicators is Japan ahead of Greece?
Japan is higher on 7 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Greece on 5. 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