Which has more people, Greece or Portugal?

Greece has a population of 9,897,115 (96th of 235 countries) and Portugal has 10,395,362 (94th of 235).

How do Greece and Portugal compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Greece 81.8 (39th of 215), Portugal 82.4 (29th of 215) among countries. Portugal ranks better.

How do Greece and Portugal compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Greece $45,264 (51st of 184), Portugal $53,146 (41st of 184) among countries. Portugal ranks better.

Where does Greece beat Portugal most clearly?

Greece ranks far ahead on Female Suicide Rate (Suicide Rate by Country): 1.74 per 100k vs 6.25 per 100k; HIV Rates Male (HIV Rates by Country): 65.5 per 100k vs 895 per 100k; HIV Rate (HIV Rates by Country): 47.59 per 100k vs 655 per 100k.

Where does Portugal beat Greece most clearly?

Portugal ranks far ahead on Mortality (Deaths) - Male (Cancer Rates by Country): 1,137 vs 97,129; Average Vaccination Rate (Vaccination Rates by Country): 98.5% vs 85.5%; Vacc. Rate MCV2 (Vaccination Rates by Country): 96.0% vs 71.0%.

Greece vs Portugal

Portugal comes out ahead of Greece on 401 of 657 statistics where one end is better, to 223 with 33 ties. Greece leads on Manufacturing & Mining and Education. Portugal leads on Tech & Business, Infrastructure & Energy and Culture and 8 more categories.

657 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 33 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Greece

Wins: 223
Avg. percentile: 53
Categories led: 2

Portugal

Wins: 401
Avg. percentile: 58
Categories led: 11

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Greece	Portugal
Population	9,897,115 96th of 235	10,395,362 94th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	81.8 39th of 215	82.4 29th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$45,264 51st of 184	$53,146 41st of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.54% 137th of 181	6.16% 113th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	3.2 30th of 195	2.7 tied 21st of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$26,948 47th of 185	$32,082 41st of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Tech & BusinessPortugal · 21 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyPortugal · 37 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningGreece · 3 statistics
CulturePortugal · 72 statistics
TravelPortugal · 10 statistics
PopulationPortugal · 19 statistics
Politics & GovernmentPortugal · 40 statistics
Crime & SafetyPortugal · 47 statistics
EconomicsPortugal · 80 statistics
EnvironmentPortugal · 45 statistics
LawPortugal · 8 statistics
HealthPortugal · 204 statistics
EducationGreece · 9 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.

Statistic	Greece	Portugal
Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country	97,129 173rd of 183	1,137 45th of 183
Female Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	1.74 per 100k 35th of 204	6.25 per 100k 163rd of 204
HIV Rates MaleHIV Rates by Country	65.5 per 100k 49th of 201	895 per 100k 174th of 201
HIV RateHIV Rates by Country	47.59 per 100k 45th of 201	655 per 100k 162nd of 201
Average Vaccination RateVaccination Rates by Country	85.5% 120th of 193	98.5% 9th of 193
Vacc. Rate MCV2Vaccination Rates by Country	71.0% tied 136th of 189	96.0% tied 26th of 189
Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	4.62 per 100k 45th of 204	13.32 per 100k 161st of 204
Corporate Tax RateCorporate Tax Rates by Country	22.0% tied 66th of 202	30.5% 185th of 202
Male Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	7.62 per 100k 50th of 204	21.1 per 100k 159th of 204
Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country	34.1 per 100k 23rd of 204	112.23 per 100k 126th of 204
HIV Rates FemaleHIV Rates by Country	30.37 per 100k 49th of 201	437 per 100k 147th of 201
Women’s Employment 2018 to 2022Most Dangerous Countries for Women	55.0% 119th of 188	76.7% 29th of 188
Individual Capital Gains Tax Rate (Standard Pct)Capital Gains Tax by Country	15.0% tied 44th of 150	28.0% tied 128th of 150
Other STIs RateSTD Rates by Country	178.3 per 100k 131st of 201	123.4 per 100k 39th of 201
Vacc. Rate RCV1Vaccination Rates by Country	91.0% tied 89th of 176	99.0% tied 1st of 176
Press Freedom Index Score (RSF)Freedom Index by Country	55.37 87th of 176	84.26 8th of 176
Alcoholism % MaleAlcoholism by Country	2.42% 103rd of 204	5.75% 194th of 204
Alcoholism Rate MaleAlcoholism by Country	2,307 per 100k 103rd of 204	5,450 per 100k 192nd of 204
LP Social CapitalLegatum Prosperity Index	101st 101st of 167	29th 29th of 167
Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	51.0% tied 142nd of 198	68.0% tied 56th of 198
% Annual Forest Area Change 1990-2020Deforestation Rates by Country	18.3% 23rd of 175	-2.56% 98th of 175
Cost of a Beer - FinderCountries with the Most Expensive Beer	$5.14 137th of 171	$2.20 65th of 171
Vacc. Rate MCV1Vaccination Rates by Country	91.0% tied 89th of 193	99.0% tied 1st of 193
Median Fixed Broadband DL SpeedInternet Speeds by Country	86.86 Mbps 85th of 156	236.77 Mbps 21st of 156
Freedom & ChoiceSocial Progress Index by Country	69.45 86th of 167	87.16 18th of 167
Vacc. Rate PCV3Vaccination Rates by Country	90.0% tied 69th of 156	98.0% tied 8th of 156
% Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	0.42% tied 72nd of 184	0.87% tied 145th of 184
Starvation Death RateStarvation Deaths by Country	0.08 ASR per 100K pop. tied 5th of 202	1.41 ASR per 100K pop. 84th of 202
Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	3.8 cases per 100k tied 78th of 185	8.0 cases per 100k tied 149th of 185
Vacc. Rate HEPB3Vaccination Rates by Country	92.0% tied 80th of 189	99.0% tied 1st of 189

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Quick answers

Which is better, Greece or Portugal?: Portugal comes out ahead of Greece on 401 of 657 statistics where one end is better, to 223 with 33 ties. Greece leads on Manufacturing & Mining and Education. Portugal leads on Tech & Business, Infrastructure & Energy and Culture and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Greece or Portugal?: Greece has a population of 9,897,115 (96th of 235 countries) and Portugal has 10,395,362 (94th of 235).
How do Greece and Portugal compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Greece 81.8 (39th of 215), Portugal 82.4 (29th of 215) among countries. Portugal ranks better.
How do Greece and Portugal compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Greece $45,264 (51st of 184), Portugal $53,146 (41st of 184) among countries. Portugal ranks better.
Where does Greece beat Portugal most clearly?: Greece ranks far ahead on Female Suicide Rate (Suicide Rate by Country): 1.74 per 100k vs 6.25 per 100k; HIV Rates Male (HIV Rates by Country): 65.5 per 100k vs 895 per 100k; HIV Rate (HIV Rates by Country): 47.59 per 100k vs 655 per 100k.
Where does Portugal beat Greece most clearly?: Portugal ranks far ahead on Mortality (Deaths) - Male (Cancer Rates by Country): 1,137 vs 97,129; Average Vaccination Rate (Vaccination Rates by Country): 98.5% vs 85.5%; Vacc. Rate MCV2 (Vaccination Rates by Country): 96.0% vs 71.0%.

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