As of January 1, 2024, the majority of inhabitants in Greenland had the Danish citizenship, amounting to 54,400 people. Philippine and Thai citizenships were the second and third most common, with respectively 921 and 349 citizens living in Greenland that same year. Greenland is an autonomous region under the Kingdom of Denmark.

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in Greenland was reported at 0.13805 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Greenland - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

As of January 2024, there were approximately 46.1 thousand internet users in Greenland, which was 81.3 percent of the country's total population. The number of social media users across Greenland was around 39.2 thousand. This number does not represent unique individuals.

Population growth (annual %) in Greenland was reported at 0.35939 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Greenland - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Total current population for Greenland in 2025 is 56,916, a 0.22% increase from 2024.

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<li>Total population for Greenland in 2024 was <strong>56,789</strong>, a <strong>0.13% decline</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Total population for Greenland in 2023 was <strong>56,865</strong>, a <strong>0.36% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Total population for Greenland in 2022 was <strong>56,661</strong>, a <strong>0.01% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>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.

Greenland population density for 2022 was 0.14, a 0.01% increase from 2021.

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<li>Greenland population density for 2021 was <strong>0.14</strong>, a <strong>0.51% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Greenland population density for 2020 was <strong>0.14</strong>, a <strong>0.25% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
<li>Greenland population density for 2019 was <strong>0.14</strong>, a <strong>0.36% increase</strong> from 2018.</li>
</ul>Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Greenland population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of Greenland.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• Greenland, AR Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Greenland age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• Greenland, AR Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Greenland - Population and Percentage Analysis
• Greenland, AR Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis

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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/.

This statistic shows the biggest cities in Greenland in 2025. In 2025, it is estimated that approximately 19,604 people lived in Nuuk, making it the biggest city in Greenland.

Population, total in Greenland was reported at 56865 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Greenland - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Greenland Population: as % of Male Population: Male: Aged 15-64: Ages 25-29 data was reported at 7.573 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.820 % for 2022. Greenland Population: as % of Male Population: Male: Aged 15-64: Ages 25-29 data is updated yearly, averaging 8.812 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.853 % in 1990 and a record low of 5.724 % in 2002. Greenland Population: as % of Male Population: Male: Aged 15-64: Ages 25-29 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 25 to 29 as a percentage of the total male population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;;

Greenland Population: as % of Female Population: Female: Aged 0-14 data was reported at 21.354 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 21.360 % for 2022. Greenland Population: as % of Female Population: Female: Aged 0-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 28.112 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46.571 % in 1966 and a record low of 21.305 % in 2018. Greenland Population: as % of Female Population: Female: Aged 0-14 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 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total female population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Weighted average;Relevance to gender indicator: Knowing how many girls, adolescents and women there are in a population helps a country in determining its provision of services.

As of January 1, 2023, 32,000 of Greenland's total population of 56,000 were in working age between 25 and 64 years old. Moreover, there were 7,300 children between seven and 16 years, and nearly 5,500 inhabitants aged 65 years or more.

Rural population (% of total population) in Greenland was reported at 12.06 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Greenland - Rural population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Greenland population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Greenland across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Greenland was 1,220, a 0.91% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Greenland population was 1,209, a decline of 0.49% compared to a population of 1,215 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Greenland increased by 297. In this period, the peak population was 1,407 in the year 2018. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Greenland is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Greenland population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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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 Greenland Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Urban population growth (annual %) in Greenland was reported at 0.60172 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Greenland - Urban population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Greenland by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Greenland. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Greenland by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Greenland. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Greenland.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 20-24 years (131) | Female # 50-54 years (93). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Greenland population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Greenland is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Greenland is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Greenland for each age group.

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 Greenland Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

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

Key observations

The percent distribution of Greenland population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 82.16% are white, 4.28% are Black or African American, 1.54% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.70% are some other race and 11.31% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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 Greenland
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Greenland is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Greenland 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 Greenland Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Greenland Net Migration data was reported at -284.000 Person in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of -318.000 Person for 2023. Greenland Net Migration data is updated yearly, averaging -295.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 65 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 518.000 Person in 1970 and a record low of -748.000 Person in 1992. Greenland Net Migration 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. Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Sum;

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Greenland, AR population pyramid, which represents the Greenland population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Greenland, AR, is 18.8.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Greenland, AR, is 23.0.
• Total dependency ratio for Greenland, AR is 41.8.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Greenland, AR is 4.3.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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 for the Greenland population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Greenland for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Greenland for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Greenland for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

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 Greenland Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Urban population in Greenland was reported at 50007 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Greenland - Urban population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.