2026 military data comparison
Denmark vs Sweden Military Power
Compare Denmark and Sweden across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Denmark #73 and Sweden #49 in the 2026 edition.
Denmark
1.9Strength Score
4 indicators higher
Sweden
3.4Strength Score
12 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Sweden
1.9 vs 3.4
Indicators higher
4–12
5 tied
Global ranks
#73 / #49
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$14.3B
vs $15.9B
Category scorecard
Manpower0 – 0 – 3
Air force1 – 1 – 3
Navy1 – 2 – 2
Army and ground forces1 – 1 – 3
Financial and strategic1 – 1 – 1
Largest reported differences
Attack aircraft: Denmark
Denmark 19 · Sweden 0
Submarines: Sweden
Denmark 0 · Sweden 4
Frigates: Denmark
Denmark 9 · Sweden 0
Multiple-launch rocket systems: Denmark
Denmark 8 · Sweden 0