Bulgaria vs Finland
Every indicator for Bulgaria and Finland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Bulgaria | Finland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 6,433,302 | 5,646,436 | +13.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 131 | 317 | −58.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 20,328 | 56,149 | −63.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.8 | 82.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 110,997 | 338,480 | −67.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 58 | 17 | +247.4% |
| Median age (years) | 46.0 | 43.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 82.4 | 93.7 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.5 | 9.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 4.6 | 0.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 74.2 | 74.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 2,330 | 6,988 | −66.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.15 | 2.30 | −6.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.49 | 4.05 | +35.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 362 | 1,238 | −70.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 37,000 | 22,000 | +68.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.8 | 3.9 | +47.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.18 | 0.80 | +47.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Bulgaria relative to Finland; a positive value favors Bulgaria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Bulgaria is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Finland on 6. The widest separation is in population density (about 3.5×); they are closest on military expenditure as a share of gdp.
Key differences
- Bulgaria's population density (58) is about 3.5 times Finland's (17).
- Finland's military expenditure per capita (1,238) is about 3.4 times Bulgaria's (362).
- Finland's area (338,480) is about 3.0 times Bulgaria's (110,997).
- Finland's military expenditure (2024) (6,988) is about 3.0 times Bulgaria's (2,330).
- Finland's gdp per capita (56,149) is about 2.8 times Bulgaria's (20,328).
Frequently asked questions
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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