Czechia vs Sweden
Every indicator for Czechia and Sweden side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Czechia | Sweden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,886,878 | 10,596,620 | +2.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 391 | 669 | −41.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,917 | 63,133 | −43.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 84.1 | — |
| Area (km²) | 78,871 | 528,660 | −85.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 138 | 20 | +588.6% |
| Median age (years) | 43.7 | 41.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 87.7 | 95.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.8 | 8.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 0.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 72.9 | 89.1 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,525 | 12,040 | −45.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 2.00 | −4.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.32 | 4.12 | +4.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 599 | 1,136 | −47.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 27,000 | 15,000 | +80.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 1.4 | +75.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.51 | 0.27 | +88.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Czechia relative to Sweden; a positive value favors Czechia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Czechia is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Sweden on 6. The widest separation is in population density (about 6.9×); they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Czechia's population density (138) is about 6.9 times Sweden's (20).
- Sweden's area (528,660) is about 6.7 times Czechia's (78,871).
- On military expenditure per capita, Sweden is %90 higher than Czechia: 1,136 against 599.
- On armed forces as a share of the labor force, Czechia is %89 higher than Sweden: 0.51 against 0.27.
- On military expenditure (2024), Sweden is %85 higher than Czechia: 12,040 against 6,525.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Czechia and Sweden differ most?
In population density. Czechia records 138 against Sweden's 20 — a ratio of roughly 6.9 to one.
Where are Czechia and Sweden most alike?
In population (2025), at 10,886,878 and 10,596,620 — a gap of only %2.7.
On how many indicators is Czechia ahead of Sweden?
Czechia is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Sweden on 6. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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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