Denmark vs Finland
Every indicator for Denmark and Finland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Denmark | Finland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 6,009,169 | 5,646,436 | +6.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 463 | 317 | +46.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 76,970 | 56,149 | +37.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 82.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 42,920 | 338,480 | −87.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 140 | 17 | +739.3% |
| Median age (years) | 42.0 | 43.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 99.8 | 93.7 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.5 | 9.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.9 | 0.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.8 | 74.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 9,959 | 6,988 | +42.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.42 | 2.30 | +5.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.06 | 4.05 | +24.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,657 | 1,238 | +33.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 15,000 | 22,000 | −31.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 3.9 | −35.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.49 | 0.80 | −38.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Denmark relative to Finland; a positive value favors Denmark. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Denmark is 6.4% higher than Finland.
- On gdp (nominal), Denmark is 46.1% higher than Finland.
- On gdp per capita, Denmark is 37.1% higher than Finland.
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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