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EstoniavsFinland

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Finland is higher

Finland records 5,619,911, about 4.10× the other value.

Surface area

Finland is higher

Finland records 338,480 km², about 7.47× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Finland is higher

Finland records $298.70 billion, about 6.93× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇪🇪 Estonia1,372,341
🇫🇮 Finland5,619,911

Finland’s population is 310% larger than that of Estonia, a difference of 4,247,570.

Surface area

🇪🇪 Estonia45,340 km²
🇫🇮 Finland338,480 km²

Finland’s surface area is 647% larger than that of Estonia, a difference of 293,140 km².

Population density

🇪🇪 Estonia30.3 /km²
🇫🇮 Finland16.6 /km²

Estonia’s population density is 82% higher than that of Finland, a difference of 13.7 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇪🇪 Estonia$43.13 billion · 2024
🇫🇮 Finland$298.70 billion · 2024

Finland’s nominal GDP is 593% larger than that of Estonia, a difference of $255.57 billion.

GDP per capita

🇪🇪 Estonia$31,428 · 2024
🇫🇮 Finland$53,150 · 2024

Finland’s GDP per capita is 69% higher than that of Estonia, a difference of $21,721.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Tallinn

Helsinki

Population

1,372,341

5,619,911

Surface area

45,340 km²

338,480 km²

Population density

30.3 /km²

16.6 /km²

Nominal GDP

$43.13 billion · 2024

$298.70 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$31,428 · 2024

$53,150 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Northern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Estonian

Finnish

Phone code

+372

+358

Internet domain

.ee

.fi

ISO codes

EE / EST

FI / FIN

Time zone

Europe/Tallinn

Europe/Helsinki

Native name

Eesti

Suomi

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About Estonia

Nestled on the Baltic Sea’s eastern coast, Estonia blends medieval charm with cutting‑edge digital innovation, offering visitors a tapestry of verdant forests, pristine islands, and a vibrant, forward‑thinking society.

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About Finland

Finland, the Nordic gem of the north, is renowned for its pristine lakes, dense boreal forests, and a society that consistently tops global happiness rankings.

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Estonia & Finland: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Estonia?

The capital of Estonia is Tallinn.

What is the population of Estonia?

Estonia has a recorded population of approximately 1,372,341 people.

How big is Estonia?

Estonia covers an area of about 45,340 km².

What is the population density of Estonia?

Estonia has a population density of roughly 30.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Estonia?

Estonia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $43.13 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Estonia?

Estonia has a GDP per capita of approximately $31,428.

What currency is used in Estonia?

Estonia uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Estonia located?

Estonia is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Estonia?

The native name of Estonia is Eesti.

What are people from Estonia called?

People from Estonia are referred to as Estonian.

What is the phone calling code for Estonia?

The international dialing code for Estonia is +372.

What is the internet domain for Estonia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Estonia is .ee.

What time zone is Estonia in?

Estonia uses the Europe/Tallinn time zone.

What is Estonia known for?

Nestled on the Baltic Sea’s eastern coast, Estonia blends medieval charm with cutting‑edge digital innovation, offering visitors a tapestry of verdant forests, pristine islands, and a vibrant, forward‑thinking society.

What is the capital of Finland?

The capital of Finland is Helsinki.

What is the population of Finland?

Finland has a recorded population of approximately 5,619,911 people.

How big is Finland?

Finland covers an area of about 338,480 km².

What is the population density of Finland?

Finland has a population density of roughly 16.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Finland?

Finland has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $298.70 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Finland?

Finland has a GDP per capita of approximately $53,150.

What currency is used in Finland?

Finland uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Finland located?

Finland is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Finland?

The native name of Finland is Suomi.

What are people from Finland called?

People from Finland are referred to as Finnish.

What is the phone calling code for Finland?

The international dialing code for Finland is +358.

What is the internet domain for Finland?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Finland is .fi.

What time zone is Finland in?

Finland uses the Europe/Helsinki time zone.

What is Finland known for?

Finland, the Nordic gem of the north, is renowned for its pristine lakes, dense boreal forests, and a society that consistently tops global happiness rankings.