Sweden vs Poland
Every indicator for Sweden and Poland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Sweden | Poland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,596,620 | 36,435,861 | −70.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 669 | 1,035 | −35.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 63,133 | 28,420 | +122.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.1 | 78.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 528,660 | 313,930 | +68.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 20 | 116 | −82.7% |
| Median age (years) | 41.1 | 42.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 88.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 8.7 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.7 | 3.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 89.1 | 60.1 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 12,040 | 38,001 | −68.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.00 | 4.15 | −51.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.12 | 8.47 | −51.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,136 | 1,043 | +8.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 15,000 | 189,000 | −92.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.4 | 5.2 | −72.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.27 | 1.04 | −74.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Sweden relative to Poland; a positive value favors Sweden. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Sweden is 70.9% lower than Poland.
- On gdp (nominal), Sweden is 35.4% lower than Poland.
- On gdp per capita, Sweden is 122.1% higher than Poland.
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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