Portugal vs Greece
Every indicator for Portugal and Greece side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Portugal | Greece | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,804,871 | 10,413,962 | +3.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 347 | 281 | +23.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 32,082 | 26,948 | +19.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.4 | 81.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 92,230 | 131,960 | −30.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 117 | 79 | +48.4% |
| Median age (years) | 46.9 | 46.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 88.5 | 86.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.2 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.3 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 61.5 | 79.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 4,642 | 8,022 | −42.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.53 | 3.13 | −51.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.57 | 6.58 | −45.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 430 | 770 | −44.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 52,000 | 147,000 | −64.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.8 | 14.1 | −65.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.01 | 3.20 | −68.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Portugal relative to Greece; a positive value favors Portugal. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Portugal is 3.8% higher than Greece.
- On gdp (nominal), Portugal is 23.5% higher than Greece.
- On gdp per capita, Portugal is 19.1% 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