This graph shows Denmark's total population from the year 1769 until 2020. Generally speaking, Denmark's population has been growing at a rather steady rate for the past 250 years. The numbers begin in 1769 where Denmark's population was approximately 798 thousand; it then grows at a consistent rate for the next 210 years, before the population decreases slightly in the 1980s. This dip in population is attributed to a decrease in the fertility rate across Europe during this time, resulting from improvements and increased access to contraception. The population then begins growing again in the late 1980s, due to a positive net migration rate and ageing population; today, the population is just under 5.8 million people.

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

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.

Historical dataset showing Denmark population growth rate by year from 1961 to 2023.

This line chart displays population (people) by date using the aggregation sum in Denmark. The data is about countries per year.

Population, female (% of total population) in Denmark was reported at 50.29 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Denmark - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Time series data for the statistic Population growth (annual %) and country Denmark. Indicator Definition: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.The indicator "Population growth (annual %)" stands at 0.5039 as of 12/31/2024. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an decrease of -0.2373 compared to the value the year prior.The Serie's long term average value is 0.416. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.0878 higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1982, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +0.5773 .The Serie's change from it's maximum value, on 12/31/1966, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -0.2991 .

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.

Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in Denmark was reported at 63.44 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Denmark - Population ages 15-64 (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 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.

View yearly updates and historical trends for Denmark Population Growth. Source: World Bank. Track economic data with YCharts analytics.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Copenhagen, Denmark metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Project developed by Giovanni Federico (New York University Abu Dhabi) and Antonio Tena Junguito (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid). Dataset: Denmark

Denmark DK: Population: Female: Ages 35-39: % of Female Population data was reported at 5.879 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.085 % for 2016. Denmark DK: Population: Female: Ages 35-39: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 6.841 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.733 % in 1985 and a record low of 5.592 % in 1972. Denmark DK: Population: Female: Ages 35-39: % of Female Population 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 35 to 39 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

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

Time series data for the statistic Access to Clean Fuels and Technologies for cooking (% of total population) and country Denmark. Indicator Definition:

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;

Key information about Denmark population

• The Denmark population reached 5.8 million people in Dec 2020, compared with the previously reported figure of 5.8 million people in Dec 2019
• The data reached an all-time high of 5.8 million people in Dec 2020 and a record low of 2.4 million people in Dec 1900

• In the latest reports, Denmark Unemployment Rate increased to 4.9 % in Apr 2023
• Monthly earnings of the Denmark population was 7,084.1 USD in Dec 2021
• Denmark Labour Force Participation Rate dropped to 70.8 % in Apr 2023

This dataset is about countries per year in Denmark. It has 64 rows. It features 4 columns: country, currency, and urban population.

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