Poland vs Greece
Every indicator for Poland and Greece side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Poland | Greece | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 36,435,861 | 10,413,962 | +249.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,035 | 281 | +268.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 28,420 | 26,948 | +5.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 81.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 313,930 | 131,960 | +137.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 116 | 79 | +47.1% |
| Median age (years) | 42.1 | 46.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 88.6 | 86.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.0 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.8 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 60.1 | 79.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 38,001 | 8,022 | +373.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 4.15 | 3.13 | +32.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 8.47 | 6.58 | +28.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,043 | 770 | +35.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 189,000 | 147,000 | +28.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.2 | 14.1 | −63.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.04 | 3.20 | −67.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Poland relative to Greece; a positive value favors Poland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Poland is 249.9% higher than Greece.
- On gdp (nominal), Poland is 268.3% higher than Greece.
- On gdp per capita, Poland is 5.5% 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