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Overview
Israel has about 70% more people than Denmark: 10.12 million against 6.01 million (2025).
Israel's economy is 32% larger than Denmark's, at $610.78B versus $462.53B.
Per person, Denmark is the wealthier of the two: $76,970 against $60,337 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Israel | Denmark | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $610.78B | $462.53B | 2025 | $540.38B / $429.46B |
| GDP per capita | $60,337 | Higher: $76,970 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 2.9% | 2.9% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 3.0% | Lower: 1.9% | 2025 | 3.1% / 1.4% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 3.5% | 5.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 101 | 92 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $3,383 | Higher: $6,992 | 2021 / 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $1,589 | — | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $7.67 | $7.04 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 10.12 million | 6.01 million | 2025 | 9.40 million / 6.05 million |
| Population growth | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 29.2 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 2.75 | 1.52 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | Higher: 83.2 yrs | 82.3 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 92% | 89% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 88% | Higher: 100% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 20,770 km² | 43,094 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 487.4/km² | 139.4/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 53 Mt | Lower: 28 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | 5.6 t | Lower: 4.7 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $46.51B | $9.96B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 8.8% | 2.4% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 178,000 | 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 (2.9% for Israel, 2.9% for Denmark).
Inflation is comparable in both: 3.0% in Israel and 1.9% in Denmark.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Denmark: a price level of 92 versus 101 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Denmark: $6,992 against $3,383 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Israel is the far younger society: median age 29.2 versus 41.3 years.
Internet adoption is higher in Denmark (100% vs 88% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Israel is 52% smaller than Denmark: 20,770 km² versus 43,094 km².
Israel is far more densely settled: 487 people per km² against 139.
Military
Israel spends 4.7 times as much on defence as Denmark: $46.51B versus $9.96B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Israel carries the heavier military burden: 8.8% of GDP versus 2.4%.
Israel fields the larger armed forces: 178,000 personnel against 15,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Israel bigger than Denmark?
- Denmark is larger by land area. Israel covers 20,770 km² while Denmark covers 43,094 km², so Denmark is 2.1 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Israel or Denmark?
- Israel has the larger population: 10.12 million versus 6.01 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Israel richer than Denmark?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Denmark is richer: $76,970 against $60,337. Total GDP tells a different story: $610.78B for Israel versus $462.53B for Denmark.
- Who spends more on their military, Israel or Denmark?
- Israel spends more: $46.51B versus $9.96B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).