Finland vs Greece
Every indicator for Finland and Greece side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Finland | Greece | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 5,646,436 | 10,413,962 | −45.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 317 | 281 | +12.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 56,149 | 26,948 | +108.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 81.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 338,480 | 131,960 | +156.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 17 | 79 | −78.9% |
| Median age (years) | 43.4 | 46.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.7 | 86.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 9.5 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.3 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 74.5 | 79.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,988 | 8,022 | −12.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.30 | 3.13 | −26.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.05 | 6.58 | −38.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,238 | 770 | +60.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 22,000 | 147,000 | −85.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.9 | 14.1 | −72.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.80 | 3.20 | −75.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Finland relative to Greece; a positive value favors Finland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Finland is 45.8% lower than Greece.
- On gdp (nominal), Finland is 12.8% higher than Greece.
- On gdp per capita, Finland is 108.4% higher than Greece.
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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