Denmark vs Hungary
Every indicator for Denmark and Hungary side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Denmark | Hungary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 6,009,169 | 9,514,251 | −36.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 463 | 246 | +88.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 76,970 | 25,907 | +197.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 76.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 42,920 | 93,030 | −53.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 140 | 102 | +36.9% |
| Median age (years) | 42.0 | 43.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 99.8 | 93.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.5 | 4.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.9 | 4.4 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.8 | 70.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 9,959 | 4,735 | +110.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.42 | 2.16 | +12.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.06 | 4.43 | +14.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,657 | 498 | +233.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 15,000 | 46,000 | −67.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 4.8 | −48.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.49 | 0.95 | −48.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Denmark relative to Hungary; 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 Hungary leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 3.3 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of gdp.
Key differences
- Denmark's military expenditure per capita (1,657) is about 3.3 times Hungary's (498).
- Hungary's armed forces personnel (2020) (46,000) is about 3.1 times Denmark's (15,000).
- Denmark's gdp per capita (76,970) is about 3.0 times Hungary's (25,907).
- Hungary's area (93,030) is about 2.2 times Denmark's (42,920).
- Denmark's military expenditure (2024) (9,959) is about 2.1 times Hungary's (4,735).
Frequently asked questions
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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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