2026 military data comparison
Denmark vs United Arab Emirates Military Power
Compare Denmark and United Arab Emirates across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Denmark #73 and United Arab Emirates #47 in the 2026 edition.
Denmark
1.9Strength Score
3 indicators higher
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
14 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
United Arab Emirates
1.9 vs 3.9
Indicators higher
3–14
4 tied
Global ranks
#73 / #47
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$14.3B
vs $23.5B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force0 – 0 – 5
Navy1 – 3 – 1
Army and ground forces0 – 0 – 5
Financial and strategic1 – 1 – 1
Largest reported differences
Attack helicopters: United Arab Emirates
Denmark 0 · United Arab Emirates 30
Frigates: Denmark
Denmark 9 · United Arab Emirates 0
Towed artillery: United Arab Emirates
Denmark 0 · United Arab Emirates 99
Reserve troops: United Arab Emirates
Denmark 12,000 · United Arab Emirates 130,000