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Overview
Colombia has 8.9 times the population of Denmark: 53.43 million people against 6.01 million (2025).
Their economies are close in size: $457.41B for Colombia and $462.53B for Denmark.
Per person, Denmark is the wealthier of the two: $76,970 against $8,562 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Colombia | Denmark | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $457.41B | Higher: $462.53B | 2025 | $418.54B / $429.46B |
| GDP per capita | $8,562 | Higher: $76,970 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | 2.6% | Higher: 2.9% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 5.1% | Lower: 1.9% | 2025 | 6.6% / 1.4% |
| Unemployment | 8.3% | Lower: 5.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 38 | 92 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $499 | Higher: $6,992 | 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $319 | — | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $8.00 | $7.04 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 53.43 million | 6.01 million | 2025 | 49.84 million / 6.05 million |
| Population growth | 1.0% | 0.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 32.5 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.62 | 1.52 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 77.9 yrs | Higher: 82.3 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 79% | 89% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 79% | Higher: 100% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 1,141,748 km² | 43,094 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 46.8/km² | 139.4/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 93 Mt | Lower: 28 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 1.8 t | 4.7 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $15.10B | $9.96B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 3.4% | 2.4% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 428,000 | 15,000 | 2020 | — / — |
Sources by row: World Bank WDI, IMF WEO, UN WPP 2024, ILOSTAT, The Economist. Emphasis marks the stronger figure where one direction is meaningfully better.
Reading the numbers
Economy
Both economies are growing at a similar pace (2.6% for Colombia, 2.9% for Denmark).
Colombia runs the hotter price environment: 5.1% inflation versus 1.9%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Colombia: a price level of 38 versus 92 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Denmark: $6,992 against $499 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Colombia is the far younger society: median age 32.5 versus 41.3 years.
Life expectancy is 4.3 years longer in Denmark (82.3 vs 77.9).
Denmark is considerably more urbanized: 89% of people live in cities, against 79%.
Internet adoption is higher in Denmark (100% vs 79% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Colombia is 26 times the size of Denmark: 1,141,748 km² versus 43,094 km².
Denmark is far more densely settled: 139 people per km² against 47.
Military
Colombia spends about 50% more on defence than Denmark: $15.10B versus $9.96B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Colombia carries the heavier military burden: 3.4% of GDP versus 2.4%.
Colombia fields the larger armed forces: 428,000 personnel against 15,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Colombia bigger than Denmark?
- Colombia is larger by land area. Colombia covers 1,141,748 km² while Denmark covers 43,094 km², so Colombia is 26 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Colombia or Denmark?
- Colombia has the larger population: 53.43 million versus 6.01 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Colombia richer than Denmark?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Denmark is richer: $76,970 against $8,562. Total GDP tells the same story: $457.41B for Colombia versus $462.53B for Denmark.
- Who spends more on their military, Colombia or Denmark?
- Colombia spends more: $15.10B versus $9.96B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).