Sweden vs Portugal
Every indicator for Sweden and Portugal side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Sweden | Portugal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,596,620 | 10,804,871 | −1.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 669 | 347 | +92.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 63,133 | 32,082 | +96.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.1 | 82.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 528,660 | 92,230 | +473.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 20 | 117 | −82.9% |
| Median age (years) | 41.1 | 46.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 88.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 8.7 | 6.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.7 | 2.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 89.1 | 61.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 12,040 | 4,642 | +159.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.00 | 1.53 | +30.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.12 | 3.57 | +15.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,136 | 430 | +164.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 15,000 | 52,000 | −71.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.4 | 4.8 | −70.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.27 | 1.01 | −73.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Sweden relative to Portugal; a positive value favors Sweden. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Sweden is 1.9% lower than Portugal.
- On gdp (nominal), Sweden is 92.8% higher than Portugal.
- On gdp per capita, Sweden is 96.8% higher than Portugal.
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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