Denmark

Kingdom of Denmark

"A Scandinavian kingdom known for its Viking heritage, design aesthetics, and high quality of life."

Northern Europe
UN Member
NATO
OECD
European Union

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy

Capital City

Copenhagen

55.67°, 12.58°

Official Languages

Danish

Population

5.95M

Total Area

43.09K km²

Population Density

138 people per km²

Currency

Danish krone

kr

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#111
5,946,952

Total Population+0.7%

2023
#28
81.9 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#91
88.5%

Urban Population

2023
#143
1.50

Fertility Rate

2023
#4
99.8%

Internet Users

2024

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#36
$407.1B

GDP+2.5%

2023
#11
$68.5K

GDP per Capita

2023
#34
1.4%

Inflation

2024
#103
5.6%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#26
29.3

Gini Index

2022

Frequently Asked Questions About Denmark

What is the capital of Denmark?

Denmark's capital city is Copenhagen.

What is the population of Denmark?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Denmark is approximately 5.95M people. This makes it the 111th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Denmark?

Denmark spans a total area of approximately 43,094 square kilometers (16,638.68 square miles).

Which continent is Denmark in?

Denmark is located in Europe, specifically within the Northern Europe subregion.

What is the GDP of Denmark?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Denmark is approximately $407.09B USD. This ranks Denmark as the 36th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.