Finland

Republic of Finland

"A Nordic country known for its thousands of lakes, Northern Lights, and sauna culture."

Northern Europe
UN Member
NATO
OECD
European Union

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Republic

Capital City

Helsinki

60.17°, 24.93°

Official Languages

Finnish, Swedish

Population

5.58M

Total Area

338.42K km²

Population Density

16.5 people per km²

Currency

Euro

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#114
5,583,911

Total Population+0.5%

2023
#29
81.7 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#95
85.8%

Urban Population

2023
#176
1.26

Fertility Rate

2023
#30
93.5%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#46
$295.5B

GDP-1.2%

2023
#20
$52.9K

GDP per Capita

2023
#38
1.6%

Inflation

2024
#130
8.3%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#20
27.9

Gini Index

2022

Frequently Asked Questions About Finland

What is the capital of Finland?

Finland's capital city is Helsinki.

What is the population of Finland?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Finland is approximately 5.58M people. This makes it the 114th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Finland?

Finland spans a total area of approximately 338,424 square kilometers (130,666.18 square miles).

Which continent is Finland in?

Finland is located in Europe, specifically within the Northern Europe subregion.

What is the GDP of Finland?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Finland is approximately $295.53B USD. This ranks Finland as the 46th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.