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.
At a glance
Italy is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Denmark leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in armed forces personnel (2020), about 23 times; they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 338,000 against Denmark's 15,000 — roughly 23 times as much.
- Italy's population (2025) (58,915,656) is about 9.8 times Denmark's (6,009,169).
- Italy's area (302,070) is about 7.0 times Denmark's (42,920).
- Italy's gdp (nominal) (2,552) is about 5.5 times Denmark's (463).
- Italy's military expenditure (2024) (37,965) is about 3.8 times Denmark's (9,959).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Denmark and Italy differ most?
In armed forces personnel (2020). Italy records 338,000 against Denmark's 15,000 — a ratio of roughly 23 to one.
Where are Denmark and Italy most alike?
In population density, at 195 and 140 — a gap of only %39.
On how many indicators is Denmark ahead of Italy?
Denmark is higher on 4 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Italy on 8. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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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