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GreecevsSpain

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

Spain is higher

Spain records 48,848,840, about 4.69× the other value.

Surface area

Spain is higher

Spain records 505,976 km², about 3.83× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Spain is higher

Spain records $1.73 trillion, about 6.73× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇬🇷 Greece10,405,134
🇪🇸 Spain48,848,840

Spain’s population is 369% larger than that of Greece, a difference of 38,443,706.

Surface area

🇬🇷 Greece131,960 km²
🇪🇸 Spain505,976 km²

Spain’s surface area is 283% larger than that of Greece, a difference of 374,016 km².

Population density

🇬🇷 Greece78.9 /km²
🇪🇸 Spain96.5 /km²

Spain’s population density is 22% higher than that of Greece, a difference of 17.7 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇬🇷 Greece$256.24 billion · 2024
🇪🇸 Spain$1.73 trillion · 2024

Spain’s nominal GDP is 573% larger than that of Greece, a difference of $1.47 trillion.

GDP per capita

🇬🇷 Greece$24,626 · 2024
🇪🇸 Spain$35,327 · 2024

Spain’s GDP per capita is 43% higher than that of Greece, a difference of $10,701.

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

Madrid

Population

10,405,134

48,848,840

Surface area

131,960 km²

505,976 km²

Population density

78.9 /km²

96.5 /km²

Nominal GDP

$256.24 billion · 2024

$1.73 trillion · 2024

GDP per capita

$24,626 · 2024

$35,327 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Southern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Greek, Hellenic

Spanish

Phone code

+30

+34

Internet domain

.gr

.es

ISO codes

GR / GRC

ES / ESP

Time zone

Europe/Athens

Africa/Ceuta, Atlantic/Canary (+1 more)

Native name

Ελλάδα

España

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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 Spain

Spain (officially the Kingdom of Spain) is a country in Southwestern Europe with parts of territory also in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Its mainland territory is situated on the Iberian Peninsula; its territory also includes the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, and the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla.

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Greece & Spain: 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 Spain?

The capital of Spain is Madrid.

What is the population of Spain?

Spain has a recorded population of approximately 48,848,840 people.

How big is Spain?

Spain covers an area of about 505,976 km².

What is the population density of Spain?

Spain has a population density of roughly 96.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Spain?

Spain has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.73 trillion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Spain?

Spain has a GDP per capita of approximately $35,327.

What currency is used in Spain?

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

Where is Spain located?

Spain is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Spain?

The native name of Spain is España.

What are people from Spain called?

People from Spain are referred to as Spanish.

What is the phone calling code for Spain?

The international dialing code for Spain is +34.

What is the internet domain for Spain?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Spain is .es.

What time zone is Spain in?

Spain spans 3 time zones including Africa/Ceuta, Atlantic/Canary, Europe/Madrid.

What is Spain known for?

Spain (officially the Kingdom of Spain) is a country in Southwestern Europe with parts of territory also in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Its mainland territory is situated on the Iberian Peninsula; its territory also includes the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, and the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla.