Austria vs Denmark
Every indicator for Austria and Denmark side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Austria | Denmark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,208,163 | 6,009,169 | +53.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 579 | 463 | +25.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 62,930 | 76,970 | −18.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 82.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 83,879 | 42,920 | +95.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 110 | 140 | −21.6% |
| Median age (years) | 44.1 | 42.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.9 | 99.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.6 | 5.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.5 | 1.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 88.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 5,259 | 9,959 | −47.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.00 | 2.42 | −58.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.85 | 5.06 | −63.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 571 | 1,657 | −65.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 23,000 | 15,000 | +53.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 2.5 | +0.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.50 | 0.49 | +2.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Austria relative to Denmark; a positive value favors Austria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Austria is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Denmark on 6. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita (about 2.9×); they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Denmark's military expenditure per capita (1,657) is about 2.9 times Austria's (571).
- Denmark's military expenditure as a share of government spending (5.06) is about 2.7 times Austria's (1.85).
- Denmark's military expenditure as a share of gdp (2.42) is about 2.4 times Austria's (1.00).
- On area, Austria is %95 higher than Denmark: 83,879 against 42,920.
- On military expenditure (2024), Denmark is %89 higher than Austria: 9,959 against 5,259.
Frequently asked questions
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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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