Denmark vs Switzerland
Every indicator for Denmark and Switzerland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Denmark | Switzerland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 6,009,169 | 9,092,436 | −33.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 463 | 1,044 | −55.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 76,970 | 114,769 | −32.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 84.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 42,920 | 41,291 | +3.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 140 | 220 | −36.4% |
| Median age (years) | 42.0 | 43.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 99.8 | 97.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.5 | 4.9 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.9 | 0.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.8 | 85.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 9,959 | 6,722 | +48.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.42 | 0.72 | +236.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.06 | 2.27 | +122.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,657 | 739 | +124.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 15,000 | 20,000 | −25.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 2.2 | +13.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.49 | 0.40 | +22.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Denmark relative to Switzerland; a positive value favors Denmark. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Denmark is 33.9% lower than Switzerland.
- On gdp (nominal), Denmark is 55.7% lower than Switzerland.
- On gdp per capita, Denmark is 32.9% lower than Switzerland.
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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