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.
At a glance
Greece is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Finland leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in armed forces personnel (2020), about 6.7 times; they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- Greece's armed forces personnel (2020) (147,000) is about 6.7 times Finland's (22,000).
- Greece's population density (79) is about 4.7 times Finland's (17).
- Greece's armed forces as a share of the labor force (3.20) is about 4.0 times Finland's (0.80).
- Greece's armed forces per 1,000 people (14.1) is about 3.6 times Finland's (3.9).
- Finland's area (338,480) is about 2.6 times Greece's (131,960).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Finland and Greece differ most?
In armed forces personnel (2020). Greece records 147,000 against Finland's 22,000 — a ratio of roughly 6.7 to one.
Where are Finland and Greece most alike?
In gdp (nominal), at 317 and 281 — a gap of only %13.
On how many indicators is Finland ahead of Greece?
Finland is higher on 4 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Greece on 8. 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