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GibraltarvsPortugal

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

Portugal is higher

Portugal records 10,694,681, about 271.9× the other value.

Surface area

Portugal is higher

Portugal records 92,230 km², about 9223.0× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇬🇮 Gibraltar39,329
🇵🇹 Portugal10,694,681

Portugal’s population is about 272× that of Gibraltar, a difference of 10,655,352.

Surface area

🇬🇮 Gibraltar10 km²
🇵🇹 Portugal92,230 km²

Portugal’s surface area is about 9,223× that of Gibraltar, a difference of 92,220 km².

Population density

🇬🇮 Gibraltar3,933 /km²
🇵🇹 Portugal116 /km²

Gibraltar’s population density is about 33.9× that of Portugal, a difference of 3,817 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇬🇮 GibraltarNo data
🇵🇹 Portugal$313.27 billion · 2024

Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Gibraltar, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

GDP per capita

🇬🇮 GibraltarNo data
🇵🇹 Portugal$29,292 · 2024

GDP per capita data is unavailable for Gibraltar, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

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

Gibraltar

Lisbon

Population

39,329

10,694,681

Surface area

10 km²

92,230 km²

Population density

3,933 /km²

116 /km²

Nominal GDP

—

$313.27 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

—

$29,292 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Southern Europe

Currency

Gibraltar pound · GIP · £

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Gibraltar

Portuguese

Phone code

+350

+351

Internet domain

.gi

.pt

ISO codes

GI / GIB

PT / PRT

Time zone

Europe/Gibraltar

Atlantic/Azores, Atlantic/Madeira (+1 more)

Native name

Gibraltar

Portugal

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About Gibraltar

Perched at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory known for its iconic limestone promontory, bustling port, and unique blend of Mediterranean and British influences.

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About Portugal

Portugal, a sun‑kissed corner of southwestern Europe, blends medieval charm with vibrant modern life, offering a journey through history, culture, and pristine landscapes.

Full Portugal profile →

Gibraltar & Portugal: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Gibraltar?

The capital of Gibraltar is Gibraltar.

What is the population of Gibraltar?

Gibraltar has a recorded population of approximately 39,329 people.

How big is Gibraltar?

Gibraltar covers an area of about 10 km².

What is the population density of Gibraltar?

Gibraltar has a population density of roughly 3,933 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What currency is used in Gibraltar?

Gibraltar uses the Gibraltar pound (GIP), with the symbol £.

Where is Gibraltar located?

Gibraltar is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What are people from Gibraltar called?

People from Gibraltar are referred to as Gibraltar.

What is the phone calling code for Gibraltar?

The international dialing code for Gibraltar is +350.

What is the internet domain for Gibraltar?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Gibraltar is .gi.

What time zone is Gibraltar in?

Gibraltar uses the Europe/Gibraltar time zone.

What is Gibraltar known for?

Perched at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory known for its iconic limestone promontory, bustling port, and unique blend of Mediterranean and British influences.

What is the capital of Portugal?

The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.

What is the population of Portugal?

Portugal has a recorded population of approximately 10,694,681 people.

How big is Portugal?

Portugal covers an area of about 92,230 km².

What is the population density of Portugal?

Portugal has a population density of roughly 116 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Portugal?

Portugal has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $313.27 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Portugal?

Portugal has a GDP per capita of approximately $29,292.

What currency is used in Portugal?

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

Where is Portugal located?

Portugal is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What are people from Portugal called?

People from Portugal are referred to as Portuguese.

What is the phone calling code for Portugal?

The international dialing code for Portugal is +351.

What is the internet domain for Portugal?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Portugal is .pt.

What time zone is Portugal in?

Portugal spans 3 time zones including Atlantic/Azores, Atlantic/Madeira, Europe/Lisbon.

What is Portugal known for?

Portugal, a sun‑kissed corner of southwestern Europe, blends medieval charm with vibrant modern life, offering a journey through history, culture, and pristine landscapes.