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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Greece’s population is 338% larger than that of Albania, a difference of 8,028,006.
Greece’s surface area is 359% larger than that of Albania, a difference of 103,210 km².
Albania’s population density is 4.9% higher than that of Greece, a difference of 3.8 /km².
Greece’s nominal GDP is 847% larger than that of Albania, a difference of $229.19 billion.
Greece’s GDP per capita is 116% higher than that of Albania, a difference of $13,248.
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Tirana
Athens
2,377,128
10,405,134
28,750 km²
131,960 km²
82.7 /km²
78.9 /km²
$27.05 billion · 2024
$256.24 billion · 2024
$11,378 · 2024
$24,626 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Albanian lek · ALL · Lek
Euro · EUR · €
Albanian
Greek, Hellenic
+355
+30
.al
.gr
AL / ALB
GR / GRC
Europe/Tirane
Europe/Athens
Shqipëria
Ελλάδα
| Measure | Albania | Greece |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Tirana | Athens |
| Population | 2,377,128 | 10,405,134 |
| Surface area | 28,750 km² | 131,960 km² |
| Population density | 82.7 /km² | 78.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $27.05 billion · 2024 | $256.24 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $11,378 · 2024 | $24,626 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Southern Europe | Southern Europe |
| Currency | Albanian lek · ALL · Lek | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Albanian | Greek, Hellenic |
| Phone code | +355 | +30 |
| Internet domain | .al | .gr |
| ISO codes | AL / ALB | GR / GRC |
| Time zone | Europe/Tirane | Europe/Athens |
| Native name | Shqipëria | Ελλάδα |
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Albania, a hidden gem on the Balkan Peninsula, beckons travelers with its dramatic coastlines, rugged mountains, and warm Mediterranean spirit. From ancient ruins to vibrant cities, this compact nation packs a wealth of experiences into a surprisingly small footprint.
Full Albania profile →Greece, a cradle of Western civilization perched at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, enchants visitors with its sun‑kissed islands, ancient ruins, and warm hospitality.
Full Greece profile →The capital of Albania is Tirana.
Albania has a recorded population of approximately 2,377,128 people.
Albania covers an area of about 28,750 km².
Albania has a population density of roughly 82.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Albania has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $27.05 billion as of 2024.
Albania has a GDP per capita of approximately $11,378.
Albania uses the Albanian lek (ALL), with the symbol Lek.
Albania is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Albania is Shqipëria.
People from Albania are referred to as Albanian .
The international dialing code for Albania is +355.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Albania is .al.
Albania uses the Europe/Tirane time zone.
Albania, a hidden gem on the Balkan Peninsula, beckons travelers with its dramatic coastlines, rugged mountains, and warm Mediterranean spirit. From ancient ruins to vibrant cities, this compact nation packs a wealth of experiences into a surprisingly small footprint.
The capital of Greece is Athens.
Greece has a recorded population of approximately 10,405,134 people.
Greece covers an area of about 131,960 km².
Greece has a population density of roughly 78.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Greece has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $256.24 billion as of 2024.
Greece has a GDP per capita of approximately $24,626.
Greece uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Greece is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Greece is Ελλάδα.
People from Greece are referred to as Greek, Hellenic.
The international dialing code for Greece is +30.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Greece is .gr.
Greece uses the Europe/Athens time zone.
Greece, a cradle of Western civilization perched at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, enchants visitors with its sun‑kissed islands, ancient ruins, and warm hospitality.