Czechia vs Norway
Every indicator for Czechia and Norway side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Czechia | Norway | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,886,878 | 5,610,870 | +94.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 391 | 531 | −26.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,917 | 94,594 | −62.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 83.2 | — |
| Area (km²) | 78,871 | 624,500 | −87.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 138 | 9 | +1,436.3% |
| Median age (years) | 43.7 | 40.2 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 87.7 | 99.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.8 | 4.6 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 3.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 72.9 | 83.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,525 | 10,435 | −37.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 2.09 | −8.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.32 | 4.53 | −4.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 599 | 1,860 | −67.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 27,000 | 25,000 | +8.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 4.5 | −44.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.51 | 0.85 | −40.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Czechia relative to Norway; a positive value favors Czechia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Czechia is 94.0% higher than Norway.
- On gdp (nominal), Czechia is 26.4% lower than Norway.
- On gdp per capita, Czechia is 62.0% lower than Norway.
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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