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.
At a glance
Italy is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Finland leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in armed forces personnel (2020), about 15 times; they are closest on area.
Key differences
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 338,000 against Finland's 22,000 — roughly 15 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 195 against Finland's 17 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 58,915,656 against Finland's 5,646,436 — roughly 10 times as much.
- Italy's gdp (nominal) (2,552) is about 8.1 times Finland's (317).
- Italy's military expenditure (2024) (37,965) is about 5.4 times Finland's (6,988).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Finland and Italy differ most?
In armed forces personnel (2020). Italy records 338,000 against Finland's 22,000 — a ratio of roughly 15 to one.
Where are Finland and Italy most alike?
In area, at 338,480 and 302,070 — a gap of only %12.
On how many indicators is Finland ahead of Italy?
Finland is higher on 5 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Italy on 7. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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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