Finland vs Romania
Every indicator for Finland and Romania side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Finland | Romania | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 5,646,436 | 19,020,271 | −70.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 317 | 429 | −26.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 56,149 | 22,538 | +149.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 76.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 338,480 | 238,400 | +42.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 17 | 80 | −79.1% |
| Median age (years) | 43.4 | 43.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.7 | 91.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 9.5 | 6.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.3 | 7.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 74.5 | 52.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,988 | 8,716 | −19.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.30 | 2.30 | 0.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.05 | 5.85 | −30.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,238 | 458 | +170.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 22,000 | 128,000 | −82.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.9 | 6.7 | −42.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.80 | 1.52 | −47.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Finland relative to Romania; a positive value favors Finland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Finland is 70.3% lower than Romania.
- On gdp (nominal), Finland is 26.1% lower than Romania.
- On gdp per capita, Finland is 149.1% higher than Romania.
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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