Denmark Population
Europe & Central Asia · 114th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
6,027,350
The population of Denmark is about 6,027,350 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 6.0 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.07% of the world's people.
Denmark is ranked 114th of 217 by population. Growth has nearly stopped: the population changes by only 0.24% a year. Projections show it peaking around 2043 at about 6.1 million, then declining. Since 1960 (4.6 million) it has grown by 32%. Population density is 151 people per square kilometre. 89% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
6.0 million
Yearly change
+0.24%
World rank
114th
Share of world
0.07%
Density
151/km²
Land area
40,000 km²
Life expectancy
82.3 yrs
Births per woman
1.47
GDP per capita
$76,970
GDP
$462.5B
Population of Denmark, 1960–2050
Denmark population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4,579,603 | — | 114 |
| 1970 | 4,928,757 | +0.75% | 123 |
| 1980 | 5,123,027 | +0.12% | 128 |
| 1990 | 5,140,939 | +0.16% | 129 |
| 2000 | 5,339,616 | +0.33% | 133 |
| 2010 | 5,547,683 | +0.45% | 139 |
| 2020 | 5,831,404 | +0.29% | 146 |
| 2024 | 5,976,992 | +0.51% | 149 |
| 2026proj. | 6,023,529 | +0.24% | 151 |
| 2030proj. | 6,061,461 | +0.12% | 152 |
| 2040proj. | 6,106,941 | +0.04% | 153 |
| 2050proj. | 6,090,718 | −0.07% | 152 |
Denmark vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 29.5 times as many people as Denmark. Bangladesh is 9.1 times more densely populated.
Denmark population: questions and answers
What is the population of Denmark in 2026?
About 6,023,529 (6.0 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Denmark's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.24% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Denmark?
About 151 people per km², with a land area of 40,000 km².
What will the population of Denmark be in 2050?
About 6.1 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Denmark?
Copenhagen.
What is the life expectancy in Denmark?
82.3 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.