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Overview
Singapore and Denmark are nearly matched in population: 6.11 million versus 6.01 million people (2025).
Singapore's economy is 31% larger than Denmark's, at $603.87B versus $462.53B.
Per person, Singapore is the wealthier of the two: $98,814 against $76,970 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Singapore | Denmark | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $603.87B | $462.53B | 2025 | $547.39B / $429.46B |
| GDP per capita | Higher: $98,814 | $76,970 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 5.0% | 2.9% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 0.9% | 1.9% | 2025 | 2.4% / 1.4% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 2.8% | 5.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 60 | 92 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $3,483 | Higher: $6,992 | 2021 / 2025 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $5.77 | $7.04 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 6.11 million | 6.01 million | 2025 | 6.08 million / 6.05 million |
| Population growth | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 36.2 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 0.96 | 1.52 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | Higher: 83.3 yrs | 82.3 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 100% | 89% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 94% | Higher: 100% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 719 km² | 43,094 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 8499.5/km² | 139.4/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 54 Mt | Lower: 28 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | 9.2 t | Lower: 4.7 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $15.06B | $9.96B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 59,000 | 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
Singapore is growing faster: 5.0% annual GDP growth versus 2.9%.
Inflation is comparable in both: 0.9% in Singapore and 1.9% in Denmark.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Singapore: a price level of 60 versus 92 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Denmark: $6,992 against $3,483 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Singapore is the younger society: median age 36.2 versus 41.3 years.
Life expectancy is 1.1 years longer in Singapore (83.3 vs 82.3).
Singapore is considerably more urbanized: 100% of people live in cities, against 89%.
Geography
By land area, Singapore is only about 1/60 the size of Denmark: 719 km² versus 43,094 km².
Singapore is far more densely settled: 8500 people per km² against 139.
Military
Singapore spends about 50% more on defence than Denmark: $15.06B versus $9.96B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Singapore fields the larger armed forces: 59,000 personnel against 15,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Singapore bigger than Denmark?
- Denmark is larger by land area. Singapore covers 719 km² while Denmark covers 43,094 km², so Denmark is 60 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Singapore or Denmark?
- Singapore has the larger population: 6.11 million versus 6.01 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Singapore richer than Denmark?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Singapore is richer: $98,814 against $76,970. Total GDP tells the same story: $603.87B for Singapore versus $462.53B for Denmark.
- Who spends more on their military, Singapore or Denmark?
- Singapore spends more: $15.06B versus $9.96B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).