Netherlands vs Sweden
Every indicator for Netherlands and Sweden side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Netherlands | Sweden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 18,087,633 | 10,596,620 | +70.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,333 | 669 | +99.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 73,684 | 63,133 | +16.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 84.1 | — |
| Area (km²) | 41,540 | 528,660 | −92.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 435 | 20 | +2,072.3% |
| Median age (years) | 42.2 | 41.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.0 | 95.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.9 | 8.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.3 | 0.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 95.9 | 89.1 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 23,179 | 12,040 | +92.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 2.00 | −4.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.34 | 4.12 | +5.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,281 | 1,136 | +12.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 41,000 | 15,000 | +173.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.3 | 1.4 | +60.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.27 | +55.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Netherlands relative to Sweden; a positive value favors Netherlands. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Netherlands is 70.7% higher than Sweden.
- On gdp (nominal), Netherlands is 99.3% higher than Sweden.
- On gdp per capita, Netherlands is 16.7% higher than Sweden.
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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