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FinlandvsUnited Kingdom

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

United Kingdom is higher

United Kingdom records 69,226,000, about 12.3× the other value.

Surface area

Finland is higher

Finland records 338,480 km², about 1.39× the other value.

Nominal GDP

United Kingdom is higher

United Kingdom records $3.69 trillion, about 12.3× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇫🇮 Finland5,619,911
🇬🇧 United Kingdom69,226,000

The United Kingdom’s population is about 12.3× that of Finland, a difference of 63,606,089.

Surface area

🇫🇮 Finland338,480 km²
🇬🇧 United Kingdom243,610 km²

Finland’s surface area is 39% larger than that of the United Kingdom, a difference of 94,870 km².

Population density

🇫🇮 Finland16.6 /km²
🇬🇧 United Kingdom284 /km²

The United Kingdom’s population density is about 17.1× that of Finland, a difference of 268 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇫🇮 Finland$298.70 billion · 2024
🇬🇧 United Kingdom$3.69 trillion · 2024

The United Kingdom’s nominal GDP is about 12.3× that of Finland, a difference of $3.39 trillion.

GDP per capita

🇫🇮 Finland$53,150 · 2024
🇬🇧 United Kingdom$53,246 · 2024

The United Kingdom’s GDP per capita is 0.2% higher than that of Finland, a difference of $97.

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

London

Population

5,619,911

69,226,000

Surface area

338,480 km²

243,610 km²

Population density

16.6 /km²

284 /km²

Nominal GDP

$298.70 billion · 2024

$3.69 trillion · 2024

GDP per capita

$53,150 · 2024

$53,246 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Northern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

British pound · GBP · £

Nationality

Finnish

British, UK

Phone code

+358

+44

Internet domain

.fi

.uk

ISO codes

FI / FIN

GB / GBR

Time zone

Europe/Helsinki

Europe/London

Native name

Suomi

United Kingdom

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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 United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is an island nation off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A global power for centuries, it shaped the modern world through its empire, the Industrial Revolution, the English language and parliamentary democracy. Its capital, London, is one of the world's leading financial and cultural centres.

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Finland & United Kingdom: 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 United Kingdom?

The capital of United Kingdom is London.

What is the population of United Kingdom?

United Kingdom has a recorded population of approximately 69,226,000 people.

How big is United Kingdom?

United Kingdom covers an area of about 243,610 km².

What is the population density of United Kingdom?

United Kingdom has a population density of roughly 284 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of United Kingdom?

United Kingdom has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.69 trillion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of United Kingdom?

United Kingdom has a GDP per capita of approximately $53,246.

What currency is used in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom uses the British pound (GBP), with the symbol £.

Where is United Kingdom located?

United Kingdom is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What are people from United Kingdom called?

People from United Kingdom are referred to as British, UK.

What is the phone calling code for United Kingdom?

The international dialing code for United Kingdom is +44.

What is the internet domain for United Kingdom?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for United Kingdom is .uk.

What time zone is United Kingdom in?

United Kingdom uses the Europe/London time zone.

What is United Kingdom known for?

The United Kingdom is an island nation off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A global power for centuries, it shaped the modern world through its empire, the Industrial Revolution, the English language and parliamentary democracy. Its capital, London, is one of the world's leading financial and cultural centres.