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GreecevsVatican City State (Holy See)

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 13619.3× the other value.

Surface area

Greece is higher

Greece records 131,960 km², about 269306.1× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇬🇷 Greece10,405,134
🇻🇦 Vatican City State (Holy See)764

Greece’s population is about 13,619× that of Vatican City State (Holy See), a difference of 10,404,370.

Surface area

🇬🇷 Greece131,960 km²
🇻🇦 Vatican City State (Holy See)0 km²

Greece’s surface area is about 269,306× that of Vatican City State (Holy See), a difference of 131,960 km².

Population density

🇬🇷 Greece78.9 /km²
🇻🇦 Vatican City State (Holy See)1,559 /km²

Vatican City State (Holy See)’s population density is about 19.8× that of Greece, a difference of 1,480 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇬🇷 Greece$256.24 billion · 2024
🇻🇦 Vatican City State (Holy See)No data

Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Vatican City State (Holy See), so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

GDP per capita

🇬🇷 Greece$24,626 · 2024
🇻🇦 Vatican City State (Holy See)No data

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.

Full side-by-side comparison

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

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GDP per capita

$24,626 · 2024

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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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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 Vatican City State (Holy See)

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.

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Greece & Vatican City State (Holy See): 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 Vatican City State (Holy See)?

The capital of Vatican City State (Holy See) is Vatican City.

What is the population of Vatican City State (Holy See)?

Vatican City State (Holy See) has a recorded population of approximately 764 people.

How big is Vatican City State (Holy See)?

Vatican City State (Holy See) covers an area of about 0 km².

What is the population density of Vatican City State (Holy See)?

Vatican City State (Holy See) has a population density of roughly 1,559 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What currency is used in Vatican City State (Holy See)?

Vatican City State (Holy See) uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Vatican City State (Holy See) located?

Vatican City State (Holy See) is located in Southern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Vatican City State (Holy See)?

The native name of Vatican City State (Holy See) is Vaticano.

What are people from Vatican City State (Holy See) called?

People from Vatican City State (Holy See) are referred to as Vatican.

What is the phone calling code for Vatican City State (Holy See)?

The international dialing code for Vatican City State (Holy See) is +379.

What is the internet domain for Vatican City State (Holy See)?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Vatican City State (Holy See) is .va.

What time zone is Vatican City State (Holy See) in?

Vatican City State (Holy See) uses the Europe/Vatican time zone.

What is Vatican City State (Holy See) known for?

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.