🇩🇰 Denmark Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Denmark places #58 of 180 countries — a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 13,100 active personnel plus 44,200 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $10.0 billion (2024), about 2.4% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 13,100 | #114 |
| Reserve personnel | 44,200 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 0 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $10.0 billion | #31 |
| Budget share of GDP | 2.42% | |
| Population | 6.0M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 44 | #91 |
| Attack helicopters | 0 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 34 | #64 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 0 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 13 | #45 |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.