Denmark vs Turkey
Every indicator for Denmark and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Denmark | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 6,009,169 | 85,878,556 | −93.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 463 | 1,597 | −71.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 76,970 | 18,599 | +313.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 42,920 | 785,350 | −94.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 140 | 109 | +28.0% |
| Median age (years) | 42.0 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 99.8 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.5 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.9 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.8 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 9,959 | 24,979 | −60.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.42 | 1.92 | +26.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.06 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,657 | 291 | +469.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 15,000 | 512,000 | −97.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 6.0 | −58.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.49 | 1.61 | −69.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Denmark relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Denmark. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Denmark is 93.0% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp (nominal), Denmark is 71.0% lower than Turkey.
- On gdp per capita, Denmark is 313.8% higher than Turkey.
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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