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EstoniavsSweden

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

Sweden is higher

Sweden records 10,569,709, about 7.70× the other value.

Surface area

Sweden is higher

Sweden records 528,660 km², about 11.7× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Sweden is higher

Sweden records $603.72 billion, about 14.0× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇪🇪 Estonia1,372,341
🇸🇪 Sweden10,569,709

Sweden’s population is 670% larger than that of Estonia, a difference of 9,197,368.

Surface area

🇪🇪 Estonia45,340 km²
🇸🇪 Sweden528,660 km²

Sweden’s surface area is about 11.7× that of Estonia, a difference of 483,320 km².

Population density

🇪🇪 Estonia30.3 /km²
🇸🇪 Sweden20 /km²

Estonia’s population density is 51% higher than that of Sweden, a difference of 10.3 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇪🇪 Estonia$43.13 billion · 2024
🇸🇪 Sweden$603.72 billion · 2024

Sweden’s nominal GDP is about 14.0× that of Estonia, a difference of $560.58 billion.

GDP per capita

🇪🇪 Estonia$31,428 · 2024
🇸🇪 Sweden$57,117 · 2024

Sweden’s GDP per capita is 82% higher than that of Estonia, a difference of $25,689.

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

Stockholm

Population

1,372,341

10,569,709

Surface area

45,340 km²

528,660 km²

Population density

30.3 /km²

20 /km²

Nominal GDP

$43.13 billion · 2024

$603.72 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$31,428 · 2024

$57,117 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Northern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Swedish krona · SEK · ko

Nationality

Estonian

Swedish

Phone code

+372

+46

Internet domain

.ee

.se

ISO codes

EE / EST

SE / SWE

Time zone

Europe/Tallinn

Europe/Stockholm

Native name

Eesti

Sverige

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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 Sweden

Sweden is a Nordic nation in northern Europe known for its forests and lakes, progressive society, and outsized cultural influence from design to music. The largest of the Scandinavian countries, it combines a high standard of living with a deep connection to nature captured in the tradition of allemansratten, the right to roam. Its capital, Stockholm, is built across fourteen islands.

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Estonia & Sweden: 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 Sweden?

The capital of Sweden is Stockholm.

What is the population of Sweden?

Sweden has a recorded population of approximately 10,569,709 people.

How big is Sweden?

Sweden covers an area of about 528,660 km².

What is the population density of Sweden?

Sweden has a population density of roughly 20 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Sweden?

Sweden has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $603.72 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Sweden?

Sweden has a GDP per capita of approximately $57,117.

What currency is used in Sweden?

Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK), with the symbol ko.

Where is Sweden located?

Sweden is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Sweden?

The native name of Sweden is Sverige.

What are people from Sweden called?

People from Sweden are referred to as Swedish.

What is the phone calling code for Sweden?

The international dialing code for Sweden is +46.

What is the internet domain for Sweden?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Sweden is .se.

What time zone is Sweden in?

Sweden uses the Europe/Stockholm time zone.

What is Sweden known for?

Sweden is a Nordic nation in northern Europe known for its forests and lakes, progressive society, and outsized cultural influence from design to music. The largest of the Scandinavian countries, it combines a high standard of living with a deep connection to nature captured in the tradition of allemansratten, the right to roam. Its capital, Stockholm, is built across fourteen islands.