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.
At a glance
Norway is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Czechia leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in population density, about 15 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Czechia stands at 138 against Norway's 9 — roughly 15 times as much.
- Norway's area (624,500) is about 7.9 times Czechia's (78,871).
- Norway's military expenditure per capita (1,860) is about 3.1 times Czechia's (599).
- Norway's gdp per capita (94,594) is about 2.6 times Czechia's (35,917).
- On population (2025), Czechia is %94 higher than Norway: 10,886,878 against 5,610,870.
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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