Greenland Population
Europe & Central Asia · 201st most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
56,831
The population of Greenland is about 56,831 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 57 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Greenland is ranked 201st of 217 by population. It has fewer people today than in 1960 (33 thousand). It is sparsely populated, with only 0.0 people per square kilometre. 89% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
57 thousand
Yearly change
—
World rank
201st
Share of world
0.00%
Density
0/km²
Land area
410,449 km²
Life expectancy
70.3 yrs
Births per woman
1.71
GDP per capita
$58,499
GDP
$3.3B
Population of Greenland, 1960–2050
Greenland population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 32,500 | — | 0 |
| 1970 | 46,400 | +3.34% | 0 |
| 1980 | 50,200 | +1.21% | 0 |
| 1990 | 55,600 | +0.54% | 0 |
| 2000 | 56,185 | +0.15% | 0 |
| 2010 | 56,534 | +0.37% | 0 |
| 2020 | 56,367 | +0.25% | 0 |
| 2024 | 56,836 | −0.05% | 0 |
Greenland vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 3,129 times as many people as Greenland. Bangladesh is 9,865.9 times more densely populated.
Greenland population: questions and answers
What is the population of Greenland in 2026?
About 56,831 (57 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
What is the population density of Greenland?
About 0 people per km², with a land area of 410,449 km².
What is the capital of Greenland?
Nuuk.
What is the life expectancy in Greenland?
70.3 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.