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Country Facts:
Poland vs. Sweden

Learn about the similarities and differences between Poland and Sweden by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Poland vs. Sweden - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi², while the surface area of Sweden is 173 860 mi². This means that the area of Sweden is 44.01% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
120 726 mi²
173 860 mi²

Coastline length

Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi, while Sweden has a coastline of 1 999.6 mi.

273.4 mi
1 999.6 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Poland is Warsaw, with a population of about 1 735 440 people. In contrast, the largest city in Sweden is Stockholm, where the population is 914 909.

1 735 440 ppl
914 909 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), its height is 8 199 ft. The highest peak in Sweden is Kebnekaise, which rises to a height of 6 903 ft.

8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)
6 903 ft
Kebnekaise

Highest recorded temperature

In Poland, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków, while in Sweden the highest temperature was 100.4°F and was recorded in Ultuna, Uppsala County / Målilla, Kalmar County.

104.4°F
Prószków
100.4°F
Ultuna, Uppsala County / Målilla, Kalmar County

Lowest recorded temperature

In Poland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Siedlce, while in Sweden, the lowest temperature was -63.4°F and was recorded in Malgovik, Västerbotten County.

-41.8°F
Siedlce
-63.4°F
Malgovik, Västerbotten County

Society

Poland vs. Sweden - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Poland is about 37 846 611, while Sweden is home to 10 099 265 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 846 611 ppl
10 099 265 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.5 years in Poland and 82.6 years in Sweden.

78.5 years
82.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.9 years in Poland and 41.1 years in Sweden.

41.9 years
41.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.23% in Poland and 0.74% in Sweden.

-0.23%
0.74%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.8% in Poland and 99.0% in Sweden.

99.8%
99.0%

Language

In Poland, the main language is Polish, and in Sweden the primary language is Swedish.

polish
swedish

Religion

In Poland, the main religion is Christianity; in Sweden, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/179
6 482 000 ppl
Ranking: 143/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Poland: 34 406 Int$. Sweden: 54 930 Int$.

34 406 Int$
Ranking: 140/194
54 930 Int$
Ranking: 154/194

Currency

Poland: Zloty (PLN). Sweden: Swedish Krona (SEK).

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PLN
Zloty
SEK
Swedish Krona

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Poland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Sweden: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Poland has right-hand traffic, Sweden has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Poland - May, June, July, August; Sweden - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B45 USD - 53 USD
T88 USD - 113 USD
B55 USD - 70 USD
T135 USD - 186 USD

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