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.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Bulgaria is 13.9% higher than Finland.
- On gdp (nominal), Bulgaria is 58.7% lower than Finland.
- On gdp per capita, Bulgaria is 63.8% lower than Finland.
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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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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI