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GreecevsPortugal

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 1.03× the other value.

Surface area

Greece is higher

Greece records 131,960 km², about 1.43× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Portugal is higher

Portugal records $313.27 billion, about 1.22× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇬🇷 Greece10,405,134
🇵🇹 Portugal10,694,681

Portugal’s population is 2.8% larger than that of Greece, a difference of 289,547.

Surface area

🇬🇷 Greece131,960 km²
🇵🇹 Portugal92,230 km²

Greece’s surface area is 43% larger than that of Portugal, a difference of 39,730 km².

Population density

🇬🇷 Greece78.9 /km²
🇵🇹 Portugal116 /km²

Portugal’s population density is 47% higher than that of Greece, a difference of 37.1 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇬🇷 Greece$256.24 billion · 2024
🇵🇹 Portugal$313.27 billion · 2024

Portugal’s nominal GDP is 22% larger than that of Greece, a difference of $57.03 billion.

GDP per capita

🇬🇷 Greece$24,626 · 2024
🇵🇹 Portugal$29,292 · 2024

Portugal’s GDP per capita is 19% higher than that of Greece, a difference of $4,666.

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

Lisbon

Population

10,405,134

10,694,681

Surface area

131,960 km²

92,230 km²

Population density

78.9 /km²

116 /km²

Nominal GDP

$256.24 billion · 2024

$313.27 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$24,626 · 2024

$29,292 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Southern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Greek, Hellenic

Portuguese

Phone code

+30

+351

Internet domain

.gr

.pt

ISO codes

GR / GRC

PT / PRT

Time zone

Europe/Athens

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

Native name

Ελλάδα

Portugal

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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.

Full Greece profile →

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 →

Greece & Portugal: 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 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.