China vs Denmark
Every indicator for China and Denmark side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | China | Denmark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 1,406,585,000 | 6,009,169 | +23,307.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 19,498 | 463 | +4,111.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 13,862 | 76,970 | −82.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 82.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 9,562,910 | 42,920 | +22,180.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 147 | 140 | +5.1% |
| Median age (years) | 39.6 | 42.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.6 | 99.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.6 | 5.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.1 | 1.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 66.3 | 88.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 313,658 | 9,959 | +3,049.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.71 | 2.42 | −29.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.06 | 5.06 | 0.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 223 | 1,657 | −86.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 2,535,000 | 15,000 | +16,800.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.8 | 2.5 | −27.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.33 | 0.49 | −32.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of China relative to Denmark; a positive value favors China. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), China is 23,307.3% higher than Denmark.
- On gdp (nominal), China is 4,111.2% higher than Denmark.
- On gdp per capita, China is 82.0% lower than Denmark.
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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