Over the past decade, the Danish population gradually grew older. While there were around 230,000 inhabitants aged 80 years or older in 2014, this group counted over 320,000 people at the beginning of 2023. The largest age group, however, were Danes between 20 and 39 years of age, counting over 1.55 million people that year. Growing population The Danish population has constantly grown since 2000, almost reaching six million in 2024. This is explained by a higher number of people born than deceasing, and a higher number of immigrants than emigrants. In 2023, however, more people deceased than babies born. Eastern Europeans make up largest immigrant group The over 600,000 inhabitants in Denmark with a foreign citizenship underline the increasing role migrants play in Danish society. Many of these are people migrating to Denmark for work, such as many Poles, who make up the largest immigrant group ahead of Ukrainians. Many of the Ukrainians are refugees fleeing the Russia-Ukraine war that broke out in 2022.

The number of immigrants living in Denmark increased from 2014 to 2024. In 2014, there were 480,000 immigrants living in Denmark, whereas this number had increased to 700,000 in 2024. That year, there were over five million inhabitants of Danish origin, and 220,000 descendants residing in Denmark. The largest group of immigrants living in Denmark comes from Poland.

The total population in Denmark was estimated at 6.0 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Denmark Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The population of Denmark increased steadily over the past 24 years. From 5.3 million at the millennium, it had grown to nearly six million in 2024. The number of female inhabitants has been slightly higher than the number of male inhabitants in all years during this period and amounted to about 2.98 million women in 2023, compared to roughly 2.95 million men.

Births and deaths

The fertility rate in Denmark fluctuated over the past 20 years. In 2022, a Danish woman gave birth to 1.55 children on average. A total of 58,000 children were born in Denmark that year. Meanwhile, 59,000 people died in Denmark that year.

Migration

The arrival of immigrants play an important role in the increasing population in Denmark. In 2022, more than 120,000 immigrants arrived in the country, a number that must be seen in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The same year, the number of people emigrating from Denmark amounted to 60,000.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Denmark by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Denmark across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Denmark across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Denmark, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 2,637 (85.64% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Denmark
• Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Denmark is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Denmark total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Denmark Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Demographics data Denmark 2023 at municipality level - 560+ attributes: gender, age bands, employment, education, nationality, families, dwellings, and more

The total population of Denmark stood at 5.96 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by 840,000 people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population will steadily rise by 270,000 people over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Denmark by race. It includes the population of Denmark across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Denmark across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Denmark population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 91.02% are white, 0.16% are Black or African American, 1.82% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.69% are some other race and 6.31% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Denmark
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Denmark is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Denmark total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Denmark Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Population for Denmark (POPTTLDKA173NUPN) from 1950 to 2010 about Denmark and population.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Denmark (SPPOPGROWDNK) from 1961 to 2024 about Denmark, population, and rate.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Denmark, TN, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

Denmark: Population density, people per square km: The latest value from 2021 is 146 people per square km, unchanged from 146 people per square km in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 456 people per square km, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Denmark from 1961 to 2021 is 131 people per square km. The minimum value, 115 people per square km, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 146 people per square km was recorded in 2020.

Denmark DK: Population: Growth data was reported at 0.724 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.780 % for 2016. Denmark DK: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 0.370 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.803 % in 1966 and a record low of -0.073 % in 1982. Denmark DK: Population: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision, (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

Actual value and historical data chart for Denmark Population Growth Annual Percent

Denmark DK: Population Projection: Mid Year data was reported at 6,266,278.000 Person in 2050. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,262,335.000 Person for 2049. Denmark DK: Population Projection: Mid Year data is updated yearly, averaging 5,337,416.000 Person from Jun 1950 (Median) to 2050, with 101 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,266,278.000 Person in 2050 and a record low of 4,271,000.000 Person in 1950. Denmark DK: Population Projection: Mid Year data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Denmark population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Denmark. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Denmark by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Denmark.

Key observations

The largest age group in Denmark, WI was for the group of age 50 to 54 years years with a population of 269 (10.88%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Denmark, WI was the 85 years and over years with a population of 36 (1.46%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Denmark is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Denmark total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Denmark Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Over the last two decades, the population of Denmark increased overall, reaching nearly six million at the beginning of 2024. The number of female inhabitants was constantly slightly higher than the number of men and amounted to about three million as of January 1, 2024, compared to 2.96 million male inhabitants.

Average age of the Danish population

Since 2005, the Danish population’s average age gradually increased. In this time period, the average age of women was constantly a little higher than that of men. As of January 2023, female inhabitants had an average age of 43.1 years, while male inhabitants on average were 41.4 years old.

 Population of Norway and Sweden

In the past decade, the Norwegian population also grew constantly. In 2023, the number of inhabitants reached nearly 5.5 million. In the neighboring country Sweden, the number of inhabitants increased as well, rising from 9.42 million in 2010 to nearly 10.55 million in 2023.

Denmark DK: Population: Total data was reported at 5,769,603.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,728,010.000 Person for 2016. Denmark DK: Population: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 5,131,055.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,769,603.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 4,579,603.000 Person in 1960. Denmark DK: Population: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.; ; (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Sum; Relevance to gender indicator: disaggregating the population composition by gender will help a country in projecting its demand for social services on a gender basis.

Historical dataset showing total population for Denmark by year from 1950 to 2025.

Denmark - Population as a % of EU population was 1.30% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Denmark - Population as a % of EU population - last updated from the EUROSTAT on December of 2025. Historically, Denmark - Population as a % of EU population reached a record high of 1.30% in December of 2024 and a record low of 1.30% in December of 2024.