Poland vs Portugal
Every indicator for Poland and Portugal side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Poland | Portugal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 36,435,861 | 10,804,871 | +237.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,035 | 347 | +198.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 28,420 | 32,082 | −11.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 82.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 313,930 | 92,230 | +240.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 116 | 117 | −0.9% |
| Median age (years) | 42.1 | 46.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 88.6 | 88.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.0 | 6.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.8 | 2.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 60.1 | 61.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 38,001 | 4,642 | +718.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 4.15 | 1.53 | +171.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 8.47 | 3.57 | +137.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,043 | 430 | +142.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 189,000 | 52,000 | +263.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.2 | 4.8 | +7.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.04 | 1.01 | +3.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Poland relative to Portugal; a positive value favors Poland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Poland is 237.2% higher than Portugal.
- On gdp (nominal), Poland is 198.3% higher than Portugal.
- On gdp per capita, Poland is 11.4% lower than Portugal.
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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