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Greenland

GRL Β· Europe and Central Asia

Greenland: GDP 78.8K intl$ per capita, population 56.8K. Compare economy, demographics and cost of living with other countries.

Location

Key Facts

Region
Europe & Central Asia
Population
56.8K
2024
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Geography and Government

Area
2,166,086 kmΒ²
Capital
Nuuk
ISO 2
GL
ISO 3
GRL
Calling code
+299
Internet TLD
.gl
Government type
parliamentary democracy (Parliament of Greenland or Inatsisartut)

Age Structure

0-14 years 20.4%
15-64 years 67.1%
65+ years 12.5%

Languages

Language Type Share Speakers
Greenlandic (KAL) Official - -

Population & Demographics

Basic Demographics

Population, total
56.8K
2024
Population growth (annual %)
-0.05%
2024
Population density (people per sq. km of land area)
0.1 per kmΒ²
2023
Urban population (% of total population)
88.3%
2024

Health Indicators

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
70.3 years
2024
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
12.00 per 1,000
2024
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
9.30 per 1,000
2024
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
1.71 children
2024

Economy Snapshot

Key Economic Indicators

GDP per capita (current US$)
$58.5K
2023
GNI per capita (current US$)
$34.8K
2007

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP (current US$)
$3.33B
2023
GDP growth (annual %)
0.9%
2023
GDP per capita, PPP (current international $)
78.8K intl$
2023

Trade & External Sector

Trade (% of GDP)
91.9%
2023
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
40.8%
2023
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
51.1%
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average income in Greenland?

According to our data, the average income in Greenland is approximately $34,800 (GNI per capita) as of 2007. This figure represents Gross National Income per capita and provides insight into the economic prosperity and living standards in the country.

How does Greenland compare to other countries in Europe and Central Asia?

Greenland is located in Europe and Central Asia and can be compared with other countries in the region across various economic and demographic indicators including inflation rates, unemployment, average income, cost of living, population statistics, and life expectancy. Explore our comprehensive inflation comparison, unemployment rankings, cost of living data, population statistics, and life expectancy data to see how Greenland compares to neighboring and regional countries.

Greenland is located in Europe and Central Asia. Explore detailed statistics on economy, population, demographics, inflation, unemployment, and cost of living, with up-to-date data from the World Bank, IMF, UN, and other authoritative sources.

Our comprehensive database provides real-time insights into Greenland's economic performance and demographic trends, allowing you to compare with other countries and understand global patterns. Access current economic indicators, population statistics, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Greenland's economic and demographic landscape. For detailed economic data, visit our economy page, and for demographic information, explore our population statistics section.

Sources and References

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, UN Data, Transparency International.

All data is compiled from publicly available sources and updated regularly. Economic indicators may vary based on reporting methodologies and data availability periods.

Codes and Abbreviations

ISO 2
GL
ISO 3
GRL
Vehicle code
DK
Latitude
64.18
Longitude
-51.72

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