Czechia vs Finland
Every indicator for Czechia and Finland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Czechia | Finland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,886,878 | 5,646,436 | +92.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 391 | 317 | +23.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,917 | 56,149 | −36.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 82.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 78,871 | 338,480 | −76.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 138 | 17 | +727.5% |
| Median age (years) | 43.7 | 43.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 87.7 | 93.7 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.8 | 9.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 0.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 72.9 | 74.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,525 | 6,988 | −6.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 2.30 | −16.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.32 | 4.05 | +6.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 599 | 1,238 | −51.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 27,000 | 22,000 | +22.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 3.9 | −36.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.51 | 0.80 | −36.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Czechia relative to Finland; a positive value favors Czechia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Finland is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Czechia leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in population density, about 8.3 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Czechia's population density (138) is about 8.3 times Finland's (17).
- Finland's area (338,480) is about 4.3 times Czechia's (78,871).
- Finland's military expenditure per capita (1,238) is about 2.1 times Czechia's (599).
- On population (2025), Czechia is %93 higher than Finland: 10,886,878 against 5,646,436.
- On armed forces per 1,000 people, Finland is %57 higher than Czechia: 3.9 against 2.5.
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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