Belgium vs Denmark
Every indicator for Belgium and Denmark side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Belgium | Denmark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 11,941,781 | 6,009,169 | +98.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 725 | 463 | +56.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,750 | 76,970 | −21.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 82.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 30,689 | 42,920 | −28.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 389 | 140 | +177.9% |
| Median age (years) | 41.9 | 42.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 99.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.9 | 5.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 1.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 87.7 | 88.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 8,562 | 9,959 | −14.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.28 | 2.42 | −47.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.36 | 5.06 | −53.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 717 | 1,657 | −56.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 24,000 | 15,000 | +60.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.0 | 2.5 | −19.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.47 | 0.49 | −4.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Belgium relative to Denmark; a positive value favors Belgium. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Denmark is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Belgium leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in population density, about 2.8 times; they are closest on armed forces as a share of the labor force.
Key differences
- Belgium's population density (389) is about 2.8 times Denmark's (140).
- Denmark's military expenditure per capita (1,657) is about 2.3 times Belgium's (717).
- Denmark's military expenditure as a share of government spending (5.06) is about 2.1 times Belgium's (2.36).
- On population (2025), Belgium is %99 higher than Denmark: 11,941,781 against 6,009,169.
- On military expenditure as a share of gdp, Denmark is %89 higher than Belgium: 2.42 against 1.28.
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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