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FinlandvsNorway

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 1.01× the other value.

Surface area

Norway is higher

Norway records 624,500 km², about 1.85× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Norway is higher

Norway records $483.59 billion, about 1.62× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇫🇮 Finland5,619,911
🇳🇴 Norway5,572,279

Finland’s population is 0.9% larger than that of Norway, a difference of 47,632.

Surface area

🇫🇮 Finland338,480 km²
🇳🇴 Norway624,500 km²

Norway’s surface area is 85% larger than that of Finland, a difference of 286,020 km².

Population density

🇫🇮 Finland16.6 /km²
🇳🇴 Norway8.9 /km²

Finland’s population density is 86% higher than that of Norway, a difference of 7.7 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇫🇮 Finland$298.70 billion · 2024
🇳🇴 Norway$483.59 billion · 2024

Norway’s nominal GDP is 62% larger than that of Finland, a difference of $184.90 billion.

GDP per capita

🇫🇮 Finland$53,150 · 2024
🇳🇴 Norway$86,785 · 2024

Norway’s GDP per capita is 63% higher than that of Finland, a difference of $33,636.

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

Oslo

Population

5,619,911

5,572,279

Surface area

338,480 km²

624,500 km²

Population density

16.6 /km²

8.9 /km²

Nominal GDP

$298.70 billion · 2024

$483.59 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$53,150 · 2024

$86,785 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Northern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Norwegian krone · NOK · ko

Nationality

Finnish

Norwegian

Phone code

+358

+47

Internet domain

.fi

.no

ISO codes

FI / FIN

NO / NOR

Time zone

Europe/Helsinki

Europe/Oslo

Native name

Suomi

Norge

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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 Norway

Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe whose mountainous coastline, fjords, and islands are famously sculpted by glaciers. Its vast, sparsely populated interior is largely uninhabited.

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Finland & Norway: 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 Norway?

The capital of Norway is Oslo.

What is the population of Norway?

Norway has a recorded population of approximately 5,572,279 people.

How big is Norway?

Norway covers an area of about 624,500 km².

What is the population density of Norway?

Norway has a population density of roughly 8.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Norway?

Norway has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $483.59 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Norway?

Norway has a GDP per capita of approximately $86,785.

What currency is used in Norway?

Norway uses the Norwegian krone (NOK), with the symbol ko.

Where is Norway located?

Norway is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Norway?

The native name of Norway is Norge.

What are people from Norway called?

People from Norway are referred to as Norwegian.

What is the phone calling code for Norway?

The international dialing code for Norway is +47.

What is the internet domain for Norway?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Norway is .no.

What time zone is Norway in?

Norway uses the Europe/Oslo time zone.

What is Norway known for?

Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe whose mountainous coastline, fjords, and islands are famously sculpted by glaciers. Its vast, sparsely populated interior is largely uninhabited.