Sweden vs Ukraine
Every indicator for Sweden and Ukraine side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Sweden | Ukraine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,596,620 | 38,980,376 | −72.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 669 | 214 | +212.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 63,133 | 5,866 | +976.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.1 | 74.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 528,660 | 603,550 | −12.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 20 | 65 | −69.0% |
| Median age (years) | 41.1 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 82.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 8.7 | 9.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.7 | 12.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 89.1 | 69.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 12,040 | 64,705 | −81.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.00 | 34.48 | −94.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.12 | 54.01 | −92.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,136 | 1,660 | −31.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 15,000 | 298,000 | −95.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.4 | 7.6 | −81.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.27 | 1.43 | −81.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Sweden relative to Ukraine; a positive value favors Sweden. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Sweden is 72.8% lower than Ukraine.
- On gdp (nominal), Sweden is 212.6% higher than Ukraine.
- On gdp per capita, Sweden is 976.3% higher than Ukraine.
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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