2026 military data comparison
Sweden vs Denmark Military Power
Compare Sweden and Denmark across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Sweden #49 and Denmark #73 in the 2026 edition.
Sweden
3.4Strength Score
12 indicators higher
Denmark
1.9Strength Score
4 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Sweden
3.4 vs 1.9
Indicators higher
12–4
5 tied
Global ranks
#49 / #73
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$15.9B
vs $14.3B
Category scorecard
Manpower3 – 0 – 0
Air force3 – 1 – 1
Navy2 – 2 – 1
Army and ground forces3 – 1 – 1
Financial and strategic1 – 1 – 1
Largest reported differences
Attack aircraft: Denmark
Sweden 0 · Denmark 19
Submarines: Sweden
Sweden 4 · Denmark 0
Frigates: Denmark
Sweden 0 · Denmark 9
Multiple-launch rocket systems: Denmark
Sweden 0 · Denmark 8