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Population
Surface area
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Greece’s population is about 13,619× that of Vatican City State (Holy See), a difference of 10,404,370.
Greece’s surface area is about 269,306× that of Vatican City State (Holy See), a difference of 131,960 km².
Vatican City State (Holy See)’s population density is about 19.8× that of Greece, a difference of 1,480 /km².
Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Vatican City State (Holy See), so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
GDP per capita data is unavailable for Vatican City State (Holy See), 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.
Athens
Vatican City
10,405,134
764
131,960 km²
0 km²
78.9 /km²
1,559 /km²
$256.24 billion · 2024
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$24,626 · 2024
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Europe
Europe
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Euro · EUR · €
Euro · EUR · €
Greek, Hellenic
Vatican
+30
+379
.gr
.va
GR / GRC
VA / VAT
Europe/Athens
Europe/Vatican
Ελλάδα
Vaticano
| Measure | Greece | Vatican City State (Holy See) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Athens | Vatican City |
| Population | 10,405,134 | 764 |
| Surface area | 131,960 km² | 0 km² |
| Population density | 78.9 /km² | 1,559 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $256.24 billion · 2024 | — |
| GDP per capita | $24,626 · 2024 | — |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Southern Europe | Southern Europe |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Greek, Hellenic | Vatican |
| Phone code | +30 | +379 |
| Internet domain | .gr | .va |
| ISO codes | GR / GRC | VA / VAT |
| Time zone | Europe/Athens | Europe/Vatican |
| Native name | Ελλάδα | Vaticano |
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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 →Vatican City is the smallest sovereign state in the world, an independent enclave within the city of Rome and the spiritual and administrative heart of the Roman Catholic Church. Ruled by the Pope, it is home to St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and priceless treasures of art and faith. Despite its tiny size, its influence is global.
Full Vatican City State (Holy See) 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 Vatican City State (Holy See) is Vatican City.
Vatican City State (Holy See) has a recorded population of approximately 764 people.
Vatican City State (Holy See) covers an area of about 0 km².
Vatican City State (Holy See) has a population density of roughly 1,559 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Vatican City State (Holy See) uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Vatican City State (Holy See) is located in Southern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Vatican City State (Holy See) is Vaticano.
People from Vatican City State (Holy See) are referred to as Vatican.
The international dialing code for Vatican City State (Holy See) is +379.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Vatican City State (Holy See) is .va.
Vatican City State (Holy See) uses the Europe/Vatican time zone.
Vatican City is the smallest sovereign state in the world, an independent enclave within the city of Rome and the spiritual and administrative heart of the Roman Catholic Church. Ruled by the Pope, it is home to St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and priceless treasures of art and faith. Despite its tiny size, its influence is global.