Spain vs Sweden
Every indicator for Spain and Sweden side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Spain | Sweden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 49,355,143 | 10,596,620 | +365.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,906 | 669 | +184.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 38,627 | 63,133 | −38.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 84.1 | — |
| Area (km²) | 505,976 | 528,660 | −4.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 98 | 20 | +386.6% |
| Median age (years) | 46.1 | 41.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 95.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 10.4 | 8.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.7 | 0.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 80.5 | 89.1 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 24,615 | 12,040 | +104.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.43 | 2.00 | −28.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.20 | 4.12 | −22.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 499 | 1,136 | −56.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 199,000 | 15,000 | +1,226.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.0 | 1.4 | +184.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.87 | 0.27 | +222.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Spain relative to Sweden; a positive value favors Spain. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Spain is 365.8% higher than Sweden.
- On gdp (nominal), Spain is 184.9% higher than Sweden.
- On gdp per capita, Spain is 38.8% lower 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