Finland vs Turkey
Every indicator for Finland and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Finland | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 5,646,436 | 85,878,556 | −93.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 317 | 1,597 | −80.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 56,149 | 18,599 | +201.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 338,480 | 785,350 | −56.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 17 | 109 | −84.7% |
| Median age (years) | 43.4 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.7 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 9.5 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.3 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 74.5 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,988 | 24,979 | −72.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.30 | 1.92 | +19.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.05 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,238 | 291 | +325.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 22,000 | 512,000 | −95.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.9 | 6.0 | −34.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.80 | 1.61 | −50.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Finland relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Finland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Finland is 93.4% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp (nominal), Finland is 80.2% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp per capita, Finland is 201.9% higher than Turkey.
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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