Norway vs Greece
Every indicator for Norway and Greece side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Norway | Greece | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 5,610,870 | 10,413,962 | −46.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 531 | 281 | +89.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 94,594 | 26,948 | +251.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 81.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 624,500 | 131,960 | +373.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 9 | 79 | −88.6% |
| Median age (years) | 40.2 | 46.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 99.0 | 86.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.6 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.1 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 83.6 | 79.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 10,435 | 8,022 | +30.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.09 | 3.13 | −33.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.53 | 6.58 | −31.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,860 | 770 | +141.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 25,000 | 147,000 | −83.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.5 | 14.1 | −68.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.85 | 3.20 | −73.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Norway relative to Greece; a positive value favors Norway. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Greece is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Norway leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in population density, about 8.8 times; they are closest on military expenditure (2024).
Key differences
- Greece's population density (79) is about 8.8 times Norway's (9).
- Greece's armed forces personnel (2020) (147,000) is about 5.9 times Norway's (25,000).
- Norway's area (624,500) is about 4.7 times Greece's (131,960).
- Greece's armed forces as a share of the labor force (3.20) is about 3.8 times Norway's (0.85).
- Norway's gdp per capita (94,594) is about 3.5 times Greece's (26,948).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Norway and Greece differ most?
In population density. Greece records 79 against Norway's 9 — a ratio of roughly 8.8 to one.
Where are Norway and Greece most alike?
In military expenditure (2024), at 10,435 and 8,022 — a gap of only %30.
On how many indicators is Norway ahead of Greece?
Norway is higher on 5 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Greece on 7. 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