Population

FinlandvsUnited Kingdom
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Finland is higher
Nominal GDP
United Kingdom is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
The United Kingdom’s population is about 12.3× that of Finland, a difference of 63,606,089.
Surface area
Finland’s surface area is 39% larger than that of the United Kingdom, a difference of 94,870 km².
Population density
The United Kingdom’s population density is about 17.1× that of Finland, a difference of 268 /km².
Nominal GDP
The United Kingdom’s nominal GDP is about 12.3× that of Finland, a difference of $3.39 trillion.
GDP per capita
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
| Measure | Finland | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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.
Full Finland profile →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.
Full United Kingdom profile →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.