Finland vs Italy
Every indicator for Finland and Italy side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Finland | Italy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 5,646,436 | 58,915,656 | −90.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 317 | 2,552 | −87.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 56,149 | 43,309 | +29.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 338,480 | 302,070 | +12.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 17 | 195 | −91.4% |
| Median age (years) | 43.4 | 48.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.7 | 89.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 9.5 | 6.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.3 | 1.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 74.5 | 69.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,988 | 37,965 | −81.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.30 | 1.61 | +42.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.05 | 3.18 | +27.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,238 | 644 | +92.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 22,000 | 338,000 | −93.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.9 | 5.7 | −32.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.80 | 1.35 | −40.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Finland relative to Italy; a positive value favors Finland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Finland is 90.4% lower than Italy.
- On gdp (nominal), Finland is 87.6% lower than Italy.
- On gdp per capita, Finland is 29.6% higher than Italy.
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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