Finland vs Spain
Every indicator for Finland and Spain side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Finland | Spain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 5,646,436 | 49,355,143 | −88.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 317 | 1,906 | −83.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 56,149 | 38,627 | +45.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 83.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 338,480 | 505,976 | −33.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 17 | 98 | −82.9% |
| Median age (years) | 43.4 | 46.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.7 | 95.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 9.5 | 10.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.3 | 2.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 74.5 | 80.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,988 | 24,615 | −71.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.30 | 1.43 | +60.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.05 | 3.20 | +26.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,238 | 499 | +148.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 22,000 | 199,000 | −88.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.9 | 4.0 | −3.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.80 | 0.87 | −8.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Finland relative to Spain; a positive value favors Finland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Spain is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Finland leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in armed forces personnel (2020), about 9.0 times; they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Spain's armed forces personnel (2020) (199,000) is about 9.0 times Finland's (22,000).
- Spain's population (2025) (49,355,143) is about 8.7 times Finland's (5,646,436).
- Spain's gdp (nominal) (1,906) is about 6.0 times Finland's (317).
- Spain's population density (98) is about 5.8 times Finland's (17).
- Spain's military expenditure (2024) (24,615) is about 3.5 times Finland's (6,988).
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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