Finland vs Switzerland
Every indicator for Finland and Switzerland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Finland | Switzerland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 5,646,436 | 9,092,436 | −37.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 317 | 1,044 | −69.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 56,149 | 114,769 | −51.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 84.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 338,480 | 41,291 | +719.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 17 | 220 | −92.4% |
| Median age (years) | 43.4 | 43.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.7 | 97.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 9.5 | 4.9 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.3 | 0.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 74.5 | 85.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,988 | 6,722 | +4.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.30 | 0.72 | +219.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.05 | 2.27 | +78.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,238 | 739 | +67.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 22,000 | 20,000 | +10.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.9 | 2.2 | +77.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.80 | 0.40 | +100.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Finland relative to Switzerland; a positive value favors Finland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Finland is 37.9% lower than Switzerland.
- On gdp (nominal), Finland is 69.6% lower than Switzerland.
- On gdp per capita, Finland is 51.1% lower than Switzerland.
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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