Denmark Statistics

Population

6,002,507 people (2025)

Total GDP

$449.9B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$74,970 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.962 (4.)

About Denmark

Denmark consistently ranks as world's happiest country with excellent work-life balance culture. The nation has 7,314 kilometers of coastline despite small size. Danish design and architecture influence global trends with minimalist aesthetics.

The country produces 50% of electricity from wind power leading renewable energy adoption. Denmark has constitutional monarchy with Queen Margrethe II. The nation exports pharmaceuticals, machinery, and agricultural products.

Copenhagen has world's longest pedestrian shopping street and innovative bicycle infrastructure. Denmark has flat landscape with highest point only 173 meters. The country has hygge culture emphasizing comfort and contentment.

Traditional Danish culture includes fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen and Viking heritage. The nation has mild oceanic climate with cool summers. Danish cuisine features seafood, pastries, and modern Nordic cooking.

The population is 6 million with Danish as official language. Denmark offers progressive society, excellent quality of life, and Scandinavian charm making it model for sustainable living.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$449.9B
$423.8B
$397.7B
$371.5B
$345.4B
$345.4B
$355.6B
$408.4B
$401.9B
$407.1B
$429.5B
$449.9B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
8.0%
0-14
7.6%
6.2%
15-24
5.9%
12.9%
25-44
12.5%
12.9%
45-64
13.0%
9.8%
65+
11.4%
Male
Female
%49.7 (2.983.834)
%50.3 (3.018.673)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 5.863.216 -0.13% 138.3
2090 5.940.877 -0.14% 140.1
2080 6.008.790 -0.06% 141.7
2070 6.036.603 -0.04% 142.4
2060 6.078.224 -0.09% 143.4
2050 6.124.838 -0.05% 144.5
2040 6.134.659 +0.02% 144.7
2030 6.081.995 +0.19% 143.5
2025 NOW 6.002.507 +0.42% 141.6
2020 5.831.530 +0.29% 137.6
2015 5.683.701 +0.71% 134.1
2010 5.547.863 +0.45% 130.9
2005 5.419.555 +0.28% 127.8
2000 5.339.658 +0.34% 126
1995 5.233.360 +0.52% 123.4
1990 5.141.025 +0.16% 121.3
1985 5.113.880 +0.04% 120.6
1980 5.123.081 +0.12% 120.8
1975 5.060.400 +0.29% 119.4
1970 4.928.668 +0.75% 116.3
1965 4.758.836 +0.78% 112.3
1960 4.579.342 +0.68% 108
1955 4.438.838 +0.74% 104.7
1950 4.268.404 - 100.7

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Largest Cities

All Cities
1 Copenhagen
667.099
2 Aarhus
373.388
3 Aalborg
224.612
4 Odense
210.803
5 Vejle
122.433

Geographic Regions

Capital Region (Hovedstaden)
1.930.793
Central Denmark (Midtjylland)
1.373.799
North Denmark (Nordjylland)
592.768
Southern Denmark (Syddanmark)
1.240.472
Zealand (Sjælland)
854.902

Cities

Copenhagen
667.099
Frederiksberg
105.840
Dragor
14.450
Tarnby
44.034
Albertslund
28.117
Ballerup
52.939
Brondby
40.401
Gentofte
75.076
Gladsaxe
70.958
Glostrup
24.869
Herlev
30.784
Hvidovre
53.760
Hoje-Taastrup
59.059
Ishoj
24.365
Lyngby-Taarbaek
58.713
Rodovre
44.734
Vallensbaek
18.322
Allerod
26.128
Egedal
45.563
Fredensborg
42.186
Frederikssund
47.052
Fureso
42.540
Gribskov
41.797
Halsnaes
31.633
Helsingor
63.953
Hillerod
54.855
Horsholm
25.168
Rudersdal
57.342
Bornholm
38.966
Christianso
90
Greve
53.536
Koge
63.335
Lejre
29.594
Roskilde
91.623
Solrod
24.732
Faxe
37.820
Guldborgsund
59.350
Holbaek
74.490
Kalundborg
48.103
Lolland
39.122
Naestved
84.895
Odsherred
32.225
Ringsted
36.286
Slagelse
80.481
Soro
30.641
Stevns
23.612
Vordingborg
45.057
Assens
40.469
Faaborg-Midtfyn
52.284
Kerteminde
23.949
Langeland
11.973
Middelfart
40.318
Nordfyns
29.342
Nyborg
32.329
Odense
210.803
Svendborg
60.001
Aro
5.881
Billund
27.168
Esbjerg
115.157
Fano
3.270
Fredericia
52.616
Haderslev
55.354
Kolding
95.897
Sonderborg
74.096
Tonder
36.399
Varde
49.410
Vejen
42.702
Vejle
122.433
Aabenraa
58.621
Favrskov
49.359
Hedensted
48.167
Horsens
97.921
Norddjurs
36.658
Odder
24.083
Randers
100.356
Samso
3.656
Silkeborg
101.574
Skanderborg
65.760
Syddjurs
44.101
Aarhus
373.388
Herning
90.006
Holstebro
59.201
Ikast-Brande
43.009
Lemvig
18.800
Ringkobing-Skjern
55.582
Skive
44.328
Struer
20.229
Viborg
97.621
Bronderslev
36.706
Frederikshavn
57.882
Hjorring
63.311
Jammerbugt
37.954
Laso
1.719
Mariagerfjord
41.606
Morso
19.520
Rebild
30.942
Thisted
42.698
Vesthimmerlands
35.818
Aalborg
224.612

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Data Sources

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