Denmark vs Italy
Every indicator for Denmark and Italy side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Denmark | Italy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 6,009,169 | 58,915,656 | −89.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 463 | 2,552 | −81.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 76,970 | 43,309 | +77.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 42,920 | 302,070 | −85.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 140 | 195 | −28.2% |
| Median age (years) | 42.0 | 48.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 99.8 | 89.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.5 | 6.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.9 | 1.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.8 | 69.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 9,959 | 37,965 | −73.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.42 | 1.61 | +50.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.06 | 3.18 | +59.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,657 | 644 | +157.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 15,000 | 338,000 | −95.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 5.7 | −56.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.49 | 1.35 | −63.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Denmark relative to Italy; a positive value favors Denmark. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Denmark is 89.8% lower than Italy.
- On gdp (nominal), Denmark is 81.9% lower than Italy.
- On gdp per capita, Denmark is 77.7% higher than Italy.
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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