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FinlandvsIceland

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 14.5× the other value.

Surface area

Finland is higher

Finland records 338,480 km², about 3.29× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Finland is higher

Finland records $298.70 billion, about 8.98× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇫🇮 Finland5,619,911
🇮🇸 Iceland386,506

Finland’s population is about 14.5× that of Iceland, a difference of 5,233,405.

Surface area

🇫🇮 Finland338,480 km²
🇮🇸 Iceland103,000 km²

Finland’s surface area is 229% larger than that of Iceland, a difference of 235,480 km².

Population density

🇫🇮 Finland16.6 /km²
🇮🇸 Iceland3.8 /km²

Finland’s population density is 342% higher than that of Iceland, a difference of 12.9 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇫🇮 Finland$298.70 billion · 2024
🇮🇸 Iceland$33.26 billion · 2024

Finland’s nominal GDP is 798% larger than that of Iceland, a difference of $265.44 billion.

GDP per capita

🇫🇮 Finland$53,150 · 2024
🇮🇸 Iceland$86,041 · 2024

Iceland’s GDP per capita is 62% higher than that of Finland, a difference of $32,891.

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

Helsinki

Reykjavik

Population

5,619,911

386,506

Surface area

338,480 km²

103,000 km²

Population density

16.6 /km²

3.8 /km²

Nominal GDP

$298.70 billion · 2024

$33.26 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$53,150 · 2024

$86,041 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Northern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Icelandic króna · ISK · ko

Nationality

Finnish

Icelandic

Phone code

+358

+354

Internet domain

.fi

.is

ISO codes

FI / FIN

IS / ISL

Time zone

Europe/Helsinki

Atlantic/Reykjavik

Native name

Suomi

Ísland

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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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About Iceland

Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is a Nordic island nation in the North Atlantic renowned for its stark natural beauty, vibrant arts scene, and progressive society.

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Finland & Iceland: Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is the capital of Iceland?

The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.

What is the population of Iceland?

Iceland has a recorded population of approximately 386,506 people.

How big is Iceland?

Iceland covers an area of about 103,000 km².

What is the population density of Iceland?

Iceland has a population density of roughly 3.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Iceland?

Iceland has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $33.26 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Iceland?

Iceland has a GDP per capita of approximately $86,041.

What currency is used in Iceland?

Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (ISK), with the symbol ko.

Where is Iceland located?

Iceland is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Iceland?

The native name of Iceland is Ísland.

What are people from Iceland called?

People from Iceland are referred to as Icelandic.

What is the phone calling code for Iceland?

The international dialing code for Iceland is +354.

What is the internet domain for Iceland?

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

What time zone is Iceland in?

Iceland uses the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone.

What is Iceland known for?

Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is a Nordic island nation in the North Atlantic renowned for its stark natural beauty, vibrant arts scene, and progressive society.