Denmark vs Portugal
Every indicator for Denmark and Portugal side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Denmark | Portugal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 6,009,169 | 10,804,871 | −44.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 463 | 347 | +33.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 76,970 | 32,082 | +139.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 82.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 42,920 | 92,230 | −53.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 140 | 117 | +19.5% |
| Median age (years) | 42.0 | 46.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 99.8 | 88.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.5 | 6.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.9 | 2.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.8 | 61.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 9,959 | 4,642 | +114.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.42 | 1.53 | +58.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.06 | 3.57 | +41.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,657 | 430 | +285.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 15,000 | 52,000 | −71.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 4.8 | −48.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.49 | 1.01 | −51.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Denmark relative to Portugal; 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 Portugal leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 3.9 times; they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Denmark's military expenditure per capita (1,657) is about 3.9 times Portugal's (430).
- Portugal's armed forces personnel (2020) (52,000) is about 3.5 times Denmark's (15,000).
- Denmark's gdp per capita (76,970) is about 2.4 times Portugal's (32,082).
- Portugal's area (92,230) is about 2.1 times Denmark's (42,920).
- Denmark's military expenditure (2024) (9,959) is about 2.1 times Portugal's (4,642).
Frequently asked questions
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