DNK · Europe & Central Asia /
Total Population
5.98 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
82.3 years
Median Age
42.0 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,976,992 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 0.50 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 148.7 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 9.50 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 9.50 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 1.47 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 82.3 years | 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | 2025 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 3.5 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Urban Population (%) | 88.7 percent | 2024 |
Languages
Danish
Official
Religions
Evangelical Lutheran
Major
71.4%
Other/None/Unspecified
24.3%
Muslim
4.3%