Which has more people, Greece or Spain?

Greece has a population of 9,897,115 (96th of 235 countries) and Spain has 47,850,793 (34th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Greece 81.8 (39th of 215), Spain 83.9 (12th of 215) among countries. Spain ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Greece $45,264 (51st of 184), Spain $59,868 (32nd of 184) among countries. Spain ranks better.

Where does Greece beat Spain most clearly?

Greece ranks far ahead on Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 34.1 per 100k vs 145.98 per 100k; HIV Rates Male (HIV Rates by Country): 65.5 per 100k vs 720 per 100k; Cannabis Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 206.3 per 100k vs 675.98 per 100k.

Where does Spain beat Greece most clearly?

Spain ranks far ahead on Community Safety 2022 to 2024 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 75.0% vs 51.0%; LP Social Capital (Legatum Prosperity Index): 11th vs 101st; Mortality (Deaths) - Male (Cancer Rates by Country): 4,544 vs 97,129.

Greece vs Spain

Spain comes out ahead of Greece on 460 of 668 statistics where one end is better, to 178 with 30 ties. Greece leads on Manufacturing & Mining. Spain leads on Education, Tech & Business and Population and 7 more categories.

668 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 30 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Greece

Wins: 178
Avg. percentile: 53
Categories led: 1

Spain

Wins: 460
Avg. percentile: 61
Categories led: 10

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Greece	Spain
Population	9,897,115 96th of 235	47,850,793 34th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	81.8 39th of 215	83.9 12th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$45,264 51st of 184	$59,868 32nd of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.54% 137th of 181	10.4% 148th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	3.2 30th of 195	2.6 20th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$26,948 47th of 185	$38,627 30th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EducationSpain · 9 statistics
Tech & BusinessSpain · 21 statistics
PopulationSpain · 19 statistics
Politics & GovernmentSpain · 40 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergySpain · 37 statistics
CultureSpain · 72 statistics
Crime & SafetySpain · 47 statistics
EconomicsSpain · 80 statistics
HealthSpain · 202 statistics
EnvironmentSpain · 46 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningGreece · 3 statistics
LawEven · 8 statistics
TravelEven · 10 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Greece	Spain
Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country	34.1 per 100k 23rd of 204	145.98 per 100k 154th of 204
HIV Rates MaleHIV Rates by Country	65.5 per 100k 49th of 201	720 per 100k 167th of 201
Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	51.0% tied 142nd of 198	75.0% tied 33rd of 198
Cannabis Use RateDrug Use by Country	206.3 per 100k 77th of 204	675.98 per 100k 189th of 204
LP Social CapitalLegatum Prosperity Index	101st 101st of 167	11th 11th of 167
Financial Secrecy Index (FSI) Overall ScoreBest Countries to Hide Money	103 41st of 138	346 111th of 138
HIV RateHIV Rates by Country	47.59 per 100k 45th of 201	436 per 100k 147th of 201
Individual Capital Gains Tax Rate (Standard Pct)Capital Gains Tax by Country	15.0% tied 44th of 150	28.0% tied 128th of 150
Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country	97,129 173rd of 183	4,544 89th of 183
Foundations & WellbeingSocial Progress Index by Country	78.36 35th of 167	56.43 111th of 167
Parliamentary Representation of WomenMost Dangerous Countries for Women	23.3% tied 108th of 197	43.5% 20th of 197
Median Fixed Broadband DL SpeedInternet Speeds by Country	86.86 Mbps 85th of 156	263.31 Mbps 15th of 156
Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by Country	572 per 100k 106th of 204	1,248 per 100k 196th of 204
Literacy Rate - FemaleLiteracy Rate by Country	91.9% 96th of 172	99.6% 21st of 172
Total Population Literacy RateLiteracy Rate by Country	93.9% 104th of 187	99.7% 23rd of 187
Planet and Climate Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	109th 107th of 171	33rd 33rd of 171
Female Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country	35.3% 133rd of 196	17.4% tied 51st of 196
Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country	33.7% 154th of 199	18.9% 72nd of 199
Female Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	1.74 per 100k 35th of 204	4.12 per 100k 119th of 204
Literacy Rate - MaleLiteracy Rate by Country	96.1% 85th of 173	99.8% 15th of 173
Vacc. Rate MCV2Vaccination Rates by Country	71.0% tied 136th of 189	92.0% tied 57th of 189
Cell Phone Users 2008 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women	84.9% 76th of 157	96.1% 14th of 157
Cocaine Use Disorder (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	0.06% tied 76th of 142	0.25% tied 136th of 142
Freedom & ChoiceSocial Progress Index by Country	69.45 86th of 167	86.24 22nd of 167
Press Freedom Index Score (RSF)Freedom Index by Country	55.37 87th of 176	77.35 23rd of 176
Hypertension-Related Death RateHypertension Rates by Country	111.2 per 100k 86th of 204	212.5 per 100k 158th of 204
Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$24.00 tied 111th of 231	$29.00 tied 206th of 231
HIV Rates FemaleHIV Rates by Country	30.37 per 100k 49th of 201	164 per 100k 119th of 201
Heart Disease All Ages DALYs - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	6,002 per 100k 158th of 204	3,629 per 100k 87th of 204
Drought Risk Score (Statista)Droughts by Country	1.92 tied 47th of 157	2.8 tied 100th of 157

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Quick answers

Which is better, Greece or Spain?: Spain comes out ahead of Greece on 460 of 668 statistics where one end is better, to 178 with 30 ties. Greece leads on Manufacturing & Mining. Spain leads on Education, Tech & Business and Population and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Greece or Spain?: Greece has a population of 9,897,115 (96th of 235 countries) and Spain has 47,850,793 (34th of 235).
How do Greece and Spain compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Greece 81.8 (39th of 215), Spain 83.9 (12th of 215) among countries. Spain ranks better.
How do Greece and Spain compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Greece $45,264 (51st of 184), Spain $59,868 (32nd of 184) among countries. Spain ranks better.
Where does Greece beat Spain most clearly?: Greece ranks far ahead on Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 34.1 per 100k vs 145.98 per 100k; HIV Rates Male (HIV Rates by Country): 65.5 per 100k vs 720 per 100k; Cannabis Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 206.3 per 100k vs 675.98 per 100k.
Where does Spain beat Greece most clearly?: Spain ranks far ahead on Community Safety 2022 to 2024 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 75.0% vs 51.0%; LP Social Capital (Legatum Prosperity Index): 11th vs 101st; Mortality (Deaths) - Male (Cancer Rates by Country): 4,544 vs 97,129.

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