Bulgaria vs Greece: Population density by NUTS 3 region

Bulgaria
58.6
in 2024
Greece
79.8
in 2024
Bulgaria rank
24th
Greece rank
21st

Population density by NUTS 3 region over time

  • Bulgaria
  • Greece
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How they compare

Greece currently reports 79.8 against 58.6 in Bulgaria, a difference of 21.2.

That makes Greece's figure about 1.4 times Bulgaria's.

Across all 35 years both countries report, Greece has been ahead every year.

Bulgaria ranks 24th and Greece ranks 21st of 32 countries.

Greece has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bulgaria Greece Difference Ahead
1990s 75.42 80.42 5 Greece
2000s 69.61 83.84 14.23 Greece
2010s 65.81 83.04 17.23 Greece
2020s 60.48 80.96 20.48 Greece

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population density by nuts 3 region, Bulgaria or Greece?
Greece, at 79.8 against 58.6 in Bulgaria as of 2024.
What is the difference in population density by nuts 3 region between Bulgaria and Greece?
21.2, with Greece ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and Greece?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Bulgaria and Greece rank globally for population density by nuts 3 region?
Bulgaria ranks 24th and Greece ranks 21st of 32 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Population density by NUTS 3 region. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Population density by NUTS 3 region
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
1,915 places, 54,608 data points, 1990–2024
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