Spain vs Norway
Every indicator for Spain and Norway side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Spain | Norway | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 49,355,143 | 5,610,870 | +779.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,906 | 531 | +258.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 38,627 | 94,594 | −59.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 83.2 | — |
| Area (km²) | 505,976 | 624,500 | −19.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 98 | 9 | +985.7% |
| Median age (years) | 46.1 | 40.2 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 99.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 10.4 | 4.6 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.7 | 3.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 80.5 | 83.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 24,615 | 10,435 | +135.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.43 | 2.09 | −31.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.20 | 4.53 | −29.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 499 | 1,860 | −73.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 199,000 | 25,000 | +696.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.0 | 4.5 | −9.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.87 | 0.85 | +2.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Spain relative to Norway; a positive value favors Spain. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Spain is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Norway on 6. The widest separation is in population density (about 11×); they are closest on armed forces as a share of the labor force.
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Spain stands at 98 against Norway's 9 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Spain's population (2025) (49,355,143) is about 8.8 times Norway's (5,610,870).
- Spain's armed forces personnel (2020) (199,000) is about 8.0 times Norway's (25,000).
- Norway's military expenditure per capita (1,860) is about 3.7 times Spain's (499).
- Spain's gdp (nominal) (1,906) is about 3.6 times Norway's (531).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Spain and Norway differ most?
In population density. Spain records 98 against Norway's 9 — a ratio of roughly 11 to one.
Where are Spain and Norway most alike?
In armed forces as a share of the labor force, at 0.87 and 0.85 — a gap of only %2.4.
On how many indicators is Spain ahead of Norway?
Spain is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Norway on 6. 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