Finland

Country in Europe

In brief

Population: 5.6M (2025). World rank 117 of 216; in Europe, 23 of 48. Area: 338,424 km². World rank 67 of 249; in Europe, 7 of 52. GDP per person: $56,149 (2025). World rank 28 of 210 (1 = best); in Europe, 18 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: population 5.5M → 5.6M, GDP $233.2B → $317B, and GDP per person $42,560 → $56,149.

State

Official name: Republic of Finland
Local name: Suomi
Capital: Helsinki
Region: Europe
Form of government: Parliamentary republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 5,646,436 2025
Area: 338,424 km²
GDP: $317B 2025
GDP per person: $56,149 2025
Life expectancy: 82.3 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Finnish, Swedish
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time zones: UTC+3
Calling code: +358
Emergency numbers: 112
Driving side: Right
Plug types: C, F
Mains voltage: 230 V