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GreecevsMalta

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 18.3× the other value.

Surface area

Greece is higher

Greece records 131,960 km², about 412.4× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Greece is higher

Greece records $256.24 billion, about 10.3× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇬🇷 Greece10,405,134
🇲🇹 Malta568,847

Greece’s population is about 18.3× that of Malta, a difference of 9,836,287.

Surface area

🇬🇷 Greece131,960 km²
🇲🇹 Malta320 km²

Greece’s surface area is about 412× that of Malta, a difference of 131,640 km².

Population density

🇬🇷 Greece78.9 /km²
🇲🇹 Malta1,778 /km²

Malta’s population density is about 22.5× that of Greece, a difference of 1,699 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇬🇷 Greece$256.24 billion · 2024
🇲🇹 Malta$24.97 billion · 2024

Greece’s nominal GDP is 926% larger than that of Malta, a difference of $231.27 billion.

GDP per capita

🇬🇷 Greece$24,626 · 2024
🇲🇹 Malta$43,899 · 2024

Malta’s GDP per capita is 78% higher than that of Greece, a difference of $19,272.

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

Athens

Valletta

Population

10,405,134

568,847

Surface area

131,960 km²

320 km²

Population density

78.9 /km²

1,778 /km²

Nominal GDP

$256.24 billion · 2024

$24.97 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$24,626 · 2024

$43,899 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Southern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Greek, Hellenic

Maltese

Phone code

+30

+356

Internet domain

.gr

.mt

ISO codes

GR / GRC

MT / MLT

Time zone

Europe/Athens

Europe/Malta

Native name

Ελλάδα

Malta

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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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About Malta

Malta is a small archipelago in the central Mediterranean that is known for its historical sites and beautiful blue seas.

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Greece & Malta: Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is the capital of Malta?

The capital of Malta is Valletta.

What is the population of Malta?

Malta has a recorded population of approximately 568,847 people.

How big is Malta?

Malta covers an area of about 320 km².

What is the population density of Malta?

Malta has a population density of roughly 1,778 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Malta?

Malta has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $24.97 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Malta?

Malta has a GDP per capita of approximately $43,899.

What currency is used in Malta?

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

Where is Malta located?

Malta is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What are people from Malta called?

People from Malta are referred to as Maltese.

What is the phone calling code for Malta?

The international dialing code for Malta is +356.

What is the internet domain for Malta?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Malta is .mt.

What time zone is Malta in?

Malta uses the Europe/Malta time zone.

What is Malta known for?

Malta is a small archipelago in the central Mediterranean that is known for its historical sites and beautiful blue seas.