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.
At a glance
Poland is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Greece leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024), about 4.7 times; they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Poland's military expenditure (2024) (38,001) is about 4.7 times Greece's (8,022).
- Poland's gdp (nominal) (1,035) is about 3.7 times Greece's (281).
- Poland's population (2025) (36,435,861) is about 3.5 times Greece's (10,413,962).
- Greece's armed forces as a share of the labor force (3.20) is about 3.1 times Poland's (1.04).
- Greece's armed forces per 1,000 people (14.1) is about 2.7 times Poland's (5.2).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Poland and Greece differ most?
In military expenditure (2024). Poland records 38,001 against Greece's 8,022 — a ratio of roughly 4.7 to one.
Where are Poland and Greece most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 28,420 and 26,948 — a gap of only %5.5.
On how many indicators is Poland ahead of Greece?
Poland is higher on 10 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Greece on 2. 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