Denmark vs Japan
Every indicator for Denmark and Japan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Denmark | Japan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 6,009,169 | 123,366,734 | −95.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 463 | 4,435 | −89.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 76,970 | 35,951 | +114.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 42,920 | 377,969 | −88.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 140 | 326 | −57.1% |
| Median age (years) | 42.0 | 49.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 99.8 | 85.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.5 | 2.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.9 | 3.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.8 | 92.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 9,959 | 55,274 | −82.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.42 | 1.37 | +76.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.06 | 3.25 | +55.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,657 | 448 | +269.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 15,000 | 261,000 | −94.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 2.1 | +18.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.49 | 0.38 | +28.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Denmark relative to Japan; a positive value favors Denmark. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Denmark is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Japan on 6. The widest separation is in population (2025) (about 21×); they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 123,366,734 against Denmark's 6,009,169 — roughly 21 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 261,000 against Denmark's 15,000 — roughly 17 times as much.
- Japan's gdp (nominal) (4,435) is about 9.6 times Denmark's (463).
- Japan's area (377,969) is about 8.8 times Denmark's (42,920).
- Japan's military expenditure (2024) (55,274) is about 5.6 times Denmark's (9,959).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Denmark and Japan differ most?
In population (2025). Japan records 123,366,734 against Denmark's 6,009,169 — a ratio of roughly 21 to one.
Where are Denmark and Japan most alike?
In armed forces per 1,000 people, at 2.5 and 2.1 — a gap of only %18.
On how many indicators is Denmark ahead of Japan?
Denmark is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Japan on 6. 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