Finland vs Russia
Every indicator for Finland and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Finland | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 5,646,436 | 143,513,328 | −96.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 317 | 2,561 | −87.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 56,149 | 17,547 | +220.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 338,480 | 17,125,190 | −98.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 17 | 8 | +99.1% |
| Median age (years) | 43.4 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.7 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 9.5 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.3 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 74.5 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,988 | 148,967 | −95.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.30 | 7.05 | −67.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.05 | 18.90 | −78.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,238 | 1,038 | +19.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 22,000 | 1,454,000 | −98.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.9 | 10.1 | −61.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.80 | 1.98 | −59.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Finland relative to Russia; a positive value favors Finland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Finland is 96.1% lower than Russia.
- On gdp (nominal), Finland is 87.6% lower than Russia.
- On gdp per capita, Finland is 220.0% higher than Russia.
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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