The share of urban population in Greenland was 87.94 percent in 2023. In a steady upward trend, the share rose by 29.41 percentage points from 1960.

Historical dataset showing Greenland urban population by year from 1960 to 2023.

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 65-69, male and country Greenland. Indicator Definition:Male population between the ages 65 to 69.The indicator "Population ages 65-69, male" stands at 1.63 Thousand as of 12/31/2024, the highest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 7.47 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 7.47.The 3 year change in percent is 23.18.The 5 year change in percent is 38.27.The 10 year change in percent is 57.56.The Serie's long term average value is 0.608 Thousand. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 167.36 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +891.46%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.0%.

Greenland Population: Male data was reported at 29,796.000 Person in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 29,753.000 Person for 2022. Greenland Population: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 29,652.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30,324.000 Person in 2004 and a record low of 16,537.000 Person in 1960. Greenland Population: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Greenland – Table GL.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all male residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2022 Revision.;Sum;

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 55-59, male (% of male population) and country Greenland. Indicator Definition:Male population between the ages 55 to 59 as a percentage of the total male population.The indicator "Population ages 55-59, male (% of male population)" stands at 8.31 as of 12/31/2024, the lowest value since 12/31/2020. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -2.31 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is -2.31.The 3 year change in percent is -2.39.The 5 year change in percent is 0.6557.The 10 year change in percent is 14.91.The Serie's long term average value is 4.36. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 90.32 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1966, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +307.87%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2022, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -2.92%.

Historical dataset showing Greenland rural population by year from 1960 to 2023.

Time series data for the statistic Rural population and country Greenland. Indicator Definition:Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.The indicator "Rural population" stands at 6.74 Thousand as of 12/31/2024, the lowest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -1.78 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is -1.78.The 3 year change in percent is -4.83.The 5 year change in percent is -7.47.The 10 year change in percent is -15.66.The Serie's long term average value is 10.69 Thousand. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 36.96 percent lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +0.0%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/1961, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -50.27%.

Greenland Population: Male: Aged 65 and Above data was reported at 3,065.000 Person in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,892.000 Person for 2021. Greenland Population: Male: Aged 65 and Above data is updated yearly, averaging 943.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2022, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,065.000 Person in 2022 and a record low of 263.000 Person in 1960. Greenland Population: Male: Aged 65 and Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Greenland – Table GL.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2022 Revision.;Sum;

Greenland GL: Urban Population data was reported at 48,959.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 48,774.000 Person for 2016. Greenland GL: Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 43,593.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 48,959.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 19,024.000 Person in 1960. Greenland GL: Urban Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Greenland – Table GL.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2014 Revision.; Sum;

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Greenland (POPTOTGLA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Greenland and population.

Greenland Population: as % of Total: Female data was reported at 47.602 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 47.491 % for 2022. Greenland Population: as % of Total: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 46.735 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.113 % in 1960 and a record low of 45.605 % in 1985. Greenland Population: as % of Total: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Greenland – Table GL.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population is the percentage of the population that is female. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2022 Revision.;Weighted average;

Greenland GL: Population: Total data was reported at 56,171.000 Person in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 56,186.000 Person for 2016. Greenland GL: Population: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 55,000.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 56,935.000 Person in 2005 and a record low of 32,500.000 Person in 1960. Greenland GL: Population: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Greenland – Table GL.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.

Greenland GL: Rural Population Growth data was reported at -1.852 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of -1.716 % for 2016. Greenland GL: Rural Population Growth data is updated yearly, averaging -0.864 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.767 % in 1960 and a record low of -3.103 % in 2012. Greenland GL: Rural Population Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Greenland – Table GL.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.; Weighted average;

Greenland Population: as % of Total: Male data was reported at 52.644 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 52.698 % for 2022. Greenland Population: as % of Total: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 53.378 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.395 % in 1985 and a record low of 51.153 % in 1960. Greenland Population: as % of Total: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Greenland – Table GL.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population is the percentage of the population that is male. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Weighted average;

Greenland Population: as % of Female Population: Female: Aged 15-64: Ages 60-64 data was reported at 6.829 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.445 % for 2022. Greenland Population: as % of Female Population: Female: Aged 15-64: Ages 60-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 2.815 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.829 % in 2023 and a record low of 1.870 % in 1963. Greenland Population: as % of Female Population: Female: Aged 15-64: Ages 60-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Greenland – Table GL.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 60 to 64 as a percentage of the total female population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;;

Greenland Population: Total: Aged 15-64 data was reported at 39,281.000 Person in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 39,446.000 Person for 2022. Greenland Population: Total: Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 38,114.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 40,355.000 Person in 2012 and a record low of 17,576.000 Person in 1960. Greenland Population: Total: Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Greenland – Table GL.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population between the ages 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Sum;

Greenland Population: Female data was reported at 26,929.000 Person in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 26,802.000 Person for 2022. Greenland Population: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 25,572.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26,929.000 Person in 2023 and a record low of 15,875.000 Person in 1960. Greenland Population: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Greenland – Table GL.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Sum;

Greenland GL: Urban Population: % of Total Population data was reported at 86.574 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 86.326 % for 2016. Greenland GL: Urban Population: % of Total Population data is updated yearly, averaging 79.188 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 86.574 % in 2017 and a record low of 58.534 % in 1960. Greenland GL: Urban Population: % of Total Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Greenland – Table GL.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.; ; United Nations Population Division. World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.; Weighted average;

Greenland Population: as % of Male Population: Male: Aged 15-64: Ages 60-64 data was reported at 7.315 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.147 % for 2022. Greenland Population: as % of Male Population: Male: Aged 15-64: Ages 60-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 2.673 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.315 % in 2023 and a record low of 1.497 % in 1968. Greenland Population: as % of Male Population: Male: Aged 15-64: Ages 60-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Greenland – Table GL.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 60 to 64 as a percentage of the total male population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2022 Revision.;;

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