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Overview
Czechia (Czech Republic) has about 80% more people than Denmark: 10.89 million against 6.01 million (2025).
Denmark's economy is 18% larger than Czechia (Czech Republic)'s, at $462.53B versus $391.03B.
Per person, Denmark is the wealthier of the two: $76,970 against $35,917 in GDP per capita.
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GDP (nominal)
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The full table
| Indicator | Czechia (Czech Republic) | Denmark | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $391.03B | Higher: $462.53B | 2025 | $345.04B / $429.46B |
| GDP per capita | $35,917 | Higher: $76,970 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | 2.6% | Higher: 2.9% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 2.5% | Lower: 1.9% | 2025 | 2.4% / 1.4% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 2.8% | 5.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 59 | 92 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $2,716 | Higher: $6,992 | 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $951 | — | 2025 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $5.43 | $7.04 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 10.89 million | 6.01 million | 2025 | 10.84 million / 6.05 million |
| Population growth | -0.2% | 0.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 43.8 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.47 | 1.52 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 80.0 yrs | Higher: 82.3 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 73% | 89% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 88% | Higher: 100% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 78,865 km² | 43,094 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 138.0/km² | 139.4/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 76 Mt | Lower: 28 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | 7.0 t | Lower: 4.7 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $6.52B | $9.96B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 27,000 | 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 Czechia (Czech Republic), 2.9% for Denmark).
Inflation is comparable in both: 2.5% in Czechia (Czech Republic) and 1.9% in Denmark.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Czechia (Czech Republic): a price level of 59 versus 92 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Denmark: $6,992 against $2,716 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Denmark is the younger society: median age 41.3 versus 43.8 years.
Life expectancy is 2.3 years longer in Denmark (82.3 vs 80.0).
Denmark is considerably more urbanized: 89% of people live in cities, against 73%.
Internet adoption is higher in Denmark (100% vs 88% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Czechia (Czech Republic) is 83% larger than Denmark: 78,865 km² versus 43,094 km².
Both sit in the same broad region but do not share a border.
Military
Denmark spends about 55% more on defence than Czechia (Czech Republic): $9.96B versus $6.52B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Czechia (Czech Republic) fields the larger armed forces: 27,000 personnel against 15,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Czechia (Czech Republic) bigger than Denmark?
- Czechia (Czech Republic) is larger by land area. Czechia (Czech Republic) covers 78,865 km² while Denmark covers 43,094 km², so Czechia (Czech Republic) is 83% larger than the other.
- Which has more people, Czechia (Czech Republic) or Denmark?
- Czechia (Czech Republic) has the larger population: 10.89 million versus 6.01 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Czechia (Czech Republic) richer than Denmark?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Denmark is richer: $76,970 against $35,917. Total GDP tells the same story: $391.03B for Czechia (Czech Republic) versus $462.53B for Denmark.
- Who spends more on their military, Czechia (Czech Republic) or Denmark?
- Denmark spends more: $9.96B versus $6.52B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).
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