Finland vs Portugal
Every indicator for Finland and Portugal side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Finland | Portugal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 5,646,436 | 10,804,871 | −47.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 317 | 347 | −8.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 56,149 | 32,082 | +75.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 82.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 338,480 | 92,230 | +267.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 17 | 117 | −85.8% |
| Median age (years) | 43.4 | 46.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.7 | 88.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 9.5 | 6.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.3 | 2.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 74.5 | 61.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,988 | 4,642 | +50.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.30 | 1.53 | +50.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.05 | 3.57 | +13.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,238 | 430 | +188.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 22,000 | 52,000 | −57.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.9 | 4.8 | −19.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.80 | 1.01 | −20.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Finland relative to Portugal; a positive value favors Finland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Finland is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Portugal on 6. The widest separation is in population density (about 7.0×); they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- Portugal's population density (117) is about 7.0 times Finland's (17).
- Finland's area (338,480) is about 3.7 times Portugal's (92,230).
- Finland's military expenditure per capita (1,238) is about 2.9 times Portugal's (430).
- Portugal's armed forces personnel (2020) (52,000) is about 2.4 times Finland's (22,000).
- On population (2025), Portugal is %91 higher than Finland: 10,804,871 against 5,646,436.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Finland and Portugal differ most?
In population density. Portugal records 117 against Finland's 17 — a ratio of roughly 7.0 to one.
Where are Finland and Portugal most alike?
In gdp (nominal), at 347 and 317 — a gap of only %9.5.
On how many indicators is Finland ahead of Portugal?
Finland is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Portugal on 6. 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