Differences between the US and EU mapped
The United States and the European Union are the two most developed country/supranational organization. But the US and the EU are not only partners but also competitors, especially in the worldwide marketplace.
Even though average Americans and Europeans have very similar lives, the US and EU have many differences:
- The US is 50 states under one country, but the EU is a union among countries.
- The United States (9,826,630 km2 / 3,794,080 sq mi) is larger than the European Union (4,233,262 km2 / 1,634,472 sq mi).
- The US has a population of 328 million people, while the European Union has 447 million people (2020).
- Economically, the United States in 2020 has a GDP (PPP) of 21,440 trillion dollars ($67,426 per capita), while the EU has a GDP of 20,366 trillion dollars ($45,541 per capita).
Moreover, in Europe, crime is much lower; the average life is longer; schools are free or have low costs, health care is universal. Most European countries have highly developed social organization, and quality of life is higher (when measured in words such as hours worked per week and income distribution).
Below is an atlas of maps that illustrate the differences between these two political and economic superpowers.
US-Europe size comparison
Climate
Many European cities have warmer climates than comparable cities in America at the same latitude is the Gulf Stream. You can compare the climate of cities here.
