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Sheet 58 of 195 · EuropeFIN · 62.5°N 26.1°E

Finland

Republic of Finland

Capital
Helsinki
Population
5.65 million 2025
Area
338,424 km²
Neighbours
3
Locator map of FinlandFINLANDHelsinkiRUSSIASWEDENNORWAYNorwegian SeaBarents Sea0250 km
Finland hatched, Helsinki marked with a triangle, land neighbours shaded. Orthographic projection centred on 64.9°N 26.1°E; the scale bar is true at the centre.

Finland is a country in Northern Europe bordered by Norway, Russia and Sweden. Its area of 338,424 km² puts it 65th in the world and 7th of 45 in Europe.

About 5.65 million people lived in Finland in 2025, according to the World Bank; only 78 countries have fewer. Density is 17 people per km². The urban share of the population was 74.5% in 2025.

In 2025, GDP per capita stood at US$56,149 in current US dollars: 21st of 191 worldwide, 16th of 44 in Europe. Newborns in 2024 had a life expectancy of 82.3 years. The fertility rate was 1.25 births per woman in 2024. Forest covers 74.2% of its land (2024).

Its main landmass lies entirely in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. From 59.8°N to 70.1°N, it spans about 1,140 km north to south. The point on the opposite side of the Earth from Helsinki lies in the South Pacific Ocean, about 1,740 km from the nearest land, Antarctica.

How it compares Europe: 45 countries

MeasureFigureWorldEurope
Population5,646,4362025, World Bank116th of 19423rd of 44
Area338,424 km²world-countries65th of 1957th of 45
GDPUS$317.0 billion2025, World Bank, current US$47th of 19119th of 44
GDP per capitaUS$56,1492025, World Bank, current US$21st of 19116th of 44
Population density17 per km²population 2025, World Bank; area, world-countries176th of 19442nd of 44
Life expectancy82.3 years2024, World Bank24th of 19416th of 44
Urban population74.5%2025, World Bank60th of 19420th of 44
Forest area74.2% of land2024, World Bank12th of 1941st of 44
Population growth+0.47% a year2025, World Bank129th of 19416th of 44
Internet users93.7%2024, World Bank35th of 18820th of 44
Fertility rate1.25 births per woman2024, World Bank173rd of 19431st of 44
Land neighbours3world-countries; among the 19583rd of 19525th of 45
 Ranks run from the largest value (1st) among the countries with data; equal values share a rank.

Closest in areaRepublic of the Congo, Philippines and Vietnam

Closest in populationNorway, Liberia and Central African Republic

Neighbours 3 countries by land, nearest capital first

  • Sweden393 km
    Helsinki to Stockholm, capital to capital
  • Norway786 km
    Helsinki to Oslo, capital to capital
  • Russia893 km
    Helsinki to Moscow, capital to capital

Where on Earth main landmass

Hemispheres
Northern and Eastern
Capital
Helsinki
60.18°N 24.93°E
Northernmost latitude
70.06°N
Southernmost latitude
59.82°N
Westernmost longitude
20.62°E
Easternmost longitude
31.54°E
North to south
about 1,140 km
Antipode of Helsinki
60.18°S 155.07°W
in the South Pacific Ocean, about 1,740 km from the nearest land (Antarctica)