Denmark vs Spain
Every indicator for Denmark and Spain side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Denmark | Spain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 6,009,169 | 49,355,143 | −87.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 463 | 1,906 | −75.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 76,970 | 38,627 | +99.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 83.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 42,920 | 505,976 | −91.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 140 | 98 | +43.5% |
| Median age (years) | 42.0 | 46.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 99.8 | 95.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.5 | 10.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.9 | 2.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.8 | 80.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 9,959 | 24,615 | −59.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.42 | 1.43 | +69.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.06 | 3.20 | +58.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,657 | 499 | +232.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 15,000 | 199,000 | −92.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 4.0 | −38.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.49 | 0.87 | −43.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Denmark relative to Spain; a positive value favors Denmark. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Denmark is 87.8% lower than Spain.
- On gdp (nominal), Denmark is 75.7% lower than Spain.
- On gdp per capita, Denmark is 99.3% higher than Spain.
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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