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CroatiavsGreece

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Greece is higher

Greece records 10,405,134, about 2.69× the other value.

Surface area

Greece is higher

Greece records 131,960 km², about 1.50× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Greece is higher

Greece records $256.24 billion, about 2.76× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇭🇷 Croatia3,866,200
🇬🇷 Greece10,405,134

Greece’s population is 169% larger than that of Croatia, a difference of 6,538,934.

Surface area

🇭🇷 Croatia88,070 km²
🇬🇷 Greece131,960 km²

Greece’s surface area is 50% larger than that of Croatia, a difference of 43,890 km².

Population density

🇭🇷 Croatia43.9 /km²
🇬🇷 Greece78.9 /km²

Greece’s population density is 80% higher than that of Croatia, a difference of 35 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇭🇷 Croatia$92.98 billion · 2024
🇬🇷 Greece$256.24 billion · 2024

Greece’s nominal GDP is 176% larger than that of Croatia, a difference of $163.25 billion.

GDP per capita

🇭🇷 Croatia$24,050 · 2024
🇬🇷 Greece$24,626 · 2024

Greece’s GDP per capita is 2.4% higher than that of Croatia, a difference of $576.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Zagreb

Athens

Population

3,866,200

10,405,134

Surface area

88,070 km²

131,960 km²

Population density

43.9 /km²

78.9 /km²

Nominal GDP

$92.98 billion · 2024

$256.24 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$24,050 · 2024

$24,626 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Southern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Croatian

Greek, Hellenic

Phone code

+385

+30

Internet domain

.hr

.gr

ISO codes

HR / HRV

GR / GRC

Time zone

Europe/Zagreb

Europe/Athens

Native name

Hrvatska

Ελλάδα

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About Croatia

Croatia, a jewel on the Adriatic Sea, captivates visitors with its blend of historic towns, sun‑kissed islands, and rugged inland landscapes, offering a vivid snapshot of Mediterranean charm and Central European heritage.

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About Greece

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.

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Croatia & Greece: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Croatia?

The capital of Croatia is Zagreb.

What is the population of Croatia?

Croatia has a recorded population of approximately 3,866,200 people.

How big is Croatia?

Croatia covers an area of about 88,070 km².

What is the population density of Croatia?

Croatia has a population density of roughly 43.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Croatia?

Croatia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $92.98 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Croatia?

Croatia has a GDP per capita of approximately $24,050.

What currency is used in Croatia?

Croatia uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Croatia located?

Croatia is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Croatia?

The native name of Croatia is Hrvatska.

What are people from Croatia called?

People from Croatia are referred to as Croatian.

What is the phone calling code for Croatia?

The international dialing code for Croatia is +385.

What is the internet domain for Croatia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Croatia is .hr.

What time zone is Croatia in?

Croatia uses the Europe/Zagreb time zone.

What is Croatia known for?

Croatia, a jewel on the Adriatic Sea, captivates visitors with its blend of historic towns, sun‑kissed islands, and rugged inland landscapes, offering a vivid snapshot of Mediterranean charm and Central European heritage.

What is the capital of Greece?

The capital of Greece is Athens.

What is the population of Greece?

Greece has a recorded population of approximately 10,405,134 people.

How big is Greece?

Greece covers an area of about 131,960 km².

What is the population density of Greece?

Greece has a population density of roughly 78.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Greece?

Greece has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $256.24 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Greece?

Greece has a GDP per capita of approximately $24,626.

What currency is used in Greece?

Greece uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Greece located?

Greece is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Greece?

The native name of Greece is Ελλάδα.

What are people from Greece called?

People from Greece are referred to as Greek, Hellenic.

What is the phone calling code for Greece?

The international dialing code for Greece is +30.

What is the internet domain for Greece?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Greece is .gr.

What time zone is Greece in?

Greece uses the Europe/Athens time zone.

What is Greece known for?

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.