Hungary vs Greece
Every indicator for Hungary and Greece side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Hungary | Greece | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,514,251 | 10,413,962 | −8.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 246 | 281 | −12.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 25,907 | 26,948 | −3.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 81.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 93,030 | 131,960 | −29.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 102 | 79 | +29.6% |
| Median age (years) | 43.9 | 46.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.8 | 86.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.5 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 4.4 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 70.7 | 79.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 4,735 | 8,022 | −41.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.16 | 3.13 | −31.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.43 | 6.58 | −32.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 498 | 770 | −35.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 46,000 | 147,000 | −68.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.8 | 14.1 | −65.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.95 | 3.20 | −70.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Hungary relative to Greece; a positive value favors Hungary. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Greece is higher on 11 of the 12 indicators, while Hungary leads on the remaining 1. The widest separation is in armed forces as a share of the labor force, about 3.4 times; they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Greece's armed forces as a share of the labor force (3.20) is about 3.4 times Hungary's (0.95).
- Greece's armed forces personnel (2020) (147,000) is about 3.2 times Hungary's (46,000).
- Greece's armed forces per 1,000 people (14.1) is about 2.9 times Hungary's (4.8).
- On military expenditure (2024), Greece is %69 higher than Hungary: 8,022 against 4,735.
- On military expenditure per capita, Greece is %55 higher than Hungary: 770 against 498.
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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