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.
At a glance
Denmark is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Switzerland leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in military expenditure as a share of gdp, about 3.4 times; they are closest on area.
Key differences
- Denmark's military expenditure as a share of gdp (2.42) is about 3.4 times Switzerland's (0.72).
- Switzerland's gdp (nominal) (1,044) is about 2.3 times Denmark's (463).
- Denmark's military expenditure per capita (1,657) is about 2.2 times Switzerland's (739).
- Denmark's military expenditure as a share of government spending (5.06) is about 2.2 times Switzerland's (2.27).
- On population density, Switzerland is %57 higher than Denmark: 220 against 140.
Frequently asked questions
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