Denmark vs Greece
Every indicator for Denmark and Greece side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Denmark | Greece | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 6,009,169 | 10,413,962 | −42.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 463 | 281 | +64.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 76,970 | 26,948 | +185.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 81.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 42,920 | 131,960 | −67.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 140 | 79 | +77.4% |
| Median age (years) | 42.0 | 46.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 99.8 | 86.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.5 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.9 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.8 | 79.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 9,959 | 8,022 | +24.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.42 | 3.13 | −22.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.06 | 6.58 | −23.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,657 | 770 | +115.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 15,000 | 147,000 | −89.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 14.1 | −82.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.49 | 3.20 | −84.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Denmark relative to Greece; a positive value favors Denmark. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Denmark is 42.3% lower than Greece.
- On gdp (nominal), Denmark is 64.8% higher than Greece.
- On gdp per capita, Denmark is 185.6% higher than Greece.
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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