Germany vs Finland
Every indicator for Germany and Finland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Finland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 5,646,436 | +1,378.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 317 | +1,493.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 56,149 | +7.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 82.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 338,480 | +5.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 17 | +1,299.3% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 43.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 93.7 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 9.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 0.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 74.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 6,988 | +1,165.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 2.30 | −17.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 4.05 | −3.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 1,238 | −14.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 22,000 | +731.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 3.9 | −43.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.80 | −47.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Finland; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Germany is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Finland leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 16 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 5,051 against Finland's 317 — roughly 16 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 83,491,249 against Finland's 5,646,436 — roughly 15 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 233 against Finland's 17 — roughly 14 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 88,458 against Finland's 6,988 — roughly 13 times as much.
- Germany's armed forces personnel (2020) (183,000) is about 8.3 times Finland's (22,000).
Frequently asked questions
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