Germany vs Denmark
Every indicator for Germany and Denmark side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Denmark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 6,009,169 | +1,289.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 463 | +990.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 76,970 | −21.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 82.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 42,920 | +733.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 140 | +66.7% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 42.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 99.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 5.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 1.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 88.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 9,959 | +788.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 2.42 | −21.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 5.06 | −22.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 1,657 | −36.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 15,000 | +1,120.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 2.5 | −12.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.49 | −14.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Denmark; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Germany is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Denmark on 6. The widest separation is in population (2025) (about 14×); they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 83,491,249 against Denmark's 6,009,169 — roughly 14 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 183,000 against Denmark's 15,000 — roughly 12 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 5,051 against Denmark's 463 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Germany's military expenditure (2024) (88,458) is about 8.9 times Denmark's (9,959).
- Germany's area (357,680) is about 8.3 times Denmark's (42,920).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Germany and Denmark differ most?
In population (2025). Germany records 83,491,249 against Denmark's 6,009,169 — a ratio of roughly 14 to one.
Where are Germany and Denmark most alike?
In armed forces per 1,000 people, at 2.5 and 2.2 — a gap of only %14.
On how many indicators is Germany ahead of Denmark?
Germany is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Denmark on 6. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI