Finland vs Iceland: Population density by NUTS 3 region

Finland
18.5
in 2024
Iceland
3.8
in 2024
Finland rank
47th
Iceland rank
49th

Population density by NUTS 3 region over time

  • Finland
  • Iceland
05101520199020072024

How they compare

Finland currently reports 18.5 against 3.8 in Iceland, a difference of 14.7.

That makes Finland's figure about 4.9 times Iceland's.

Across all 35 years both countries report, Finland has been ahead every year.

Finland ranks 47th and Iceland ranks 49th of 49 countries.

Finland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Finland Iceland Difference Ahead
1990s 16.72 2.66 14.06 Finland
2000s 17.24 2.98 14.26 Finland
2010s 17.95 3.32 14.63 Finland
2020s 18.3 3.72 14.58 Finland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population density by nuts 3 region, Finland or Iceland?
Finland, at 18.5 against 3.8 in Iceland as of 2024.
What is the difference in population density by nuts 3 region between Finland and Iceland?
14.7, with Finland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Iceland?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Finland and Iceland rank globally for population density by nuts 3 region?
Finland ranks 47th and Iceland ranks 49th of 49 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Population density by NUTS 3 region. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Population density by NUTS 3 region
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
1,982 places, 56,455 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed