Population
Loading WorldSumma…

Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Italy’s population is 467% larger than that of Greece, a difference of 48,547,570.
Italy’s surface area is 129% larger than that of Greece, a difference of 170,110 km².
Italy’s population density is 148% higher than that of Greece, a difference of 116 /km².
Italy’s nominal GDP is 829% larger than that of Greece, a difference of $2.12 trillion.
Italy’s GDP per capita is 64% higher than that of Greece, a difference of $15,759.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Athens
Rome
10,405,134
58,952,704
131,960 km²
302,070 km²
78.9 /km²
195 /km²
$256.24 billion · 2024
$2.38 trillion · 2024
$24,626 · 2024
$40,385 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Euro · EUR · €
Euro · EUR · €
Greek, Hellenic
Italian
+30
+39
.gr
.it
GR / GRC
IT / ITA
Europe/Athens
Europe/Rome
Ελλάδα
Italia
| Measure | Greece | Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Athens | Rome |
| Population | 10,405,134 | 58,952,704 |
| Surface area | 131,960 km² | 302,070 km² |
| Population density | 78.9 /km² | 195 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $256.24 billion · 2024 | $2.38 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $24,626 · 2024 | $40,385 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Southern Europe | Southern Europe |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Greek, Hellenic | Italian |
| Phone code | +30 | +39 |
| Internet domain | .gr | .it |
| ISO codes | GR / GRC | IT / ITA |
| Time zone | Europe/Athens | Europe/Rome |
| Native name | Ελλάδα | Italia |
Keep one country, change both, or start a completely new comparison.
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 →Italy, a boot-shaped peninsula in southern Europe, ignites the imagination with its lush landscapes, storied cities, and culinary legacy. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the vibrant streets of Rome, it fuses antiquity and contemporary flair into a unified marvel.
Full Italy profile →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.
The capital of Italy is Rome.
Italy has a recorded population of approximately 58,952,704 people.
Italy covers an area of about 302,070 km².
Italy has a population density of roughly 195 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Italy has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.38 trillion as of 2024.
Italy has a GDP per capita of approximately $40,385.
Italy uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Italy is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Italy is Italia.
People from Italy are referred to as Italian.
The international dialing code for Italy is +39.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Italy is .it.
Italy uses the Europe/Rome time zone.
Italy, a boot-shaped peninsula in southern Europe, ignites the imagination with its lush landscapes, storied cities, and culinary legacy. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the vibrant streets of Rome, it fuses antiquity and contemporary flair into a unified marvel.