Total population in Denmark
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Denmark was 6,002,507 people, up from 5,977,412 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Denmark with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Denmark
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 002 507 |
| 2024 | 5 977 412 |
| 2023 | 5 948 136 |
| 2022 | 5 902 904 |
| 2021 | 5 856 776 |
| 2020 | 5 831 530 |
| 2019 | 5 814 618 |
| 2018 | 5 793 824 |
| 2017 | 5 765 168 |
| 2016 | 5 728 201 |
| 2015 | 5 683 701 |
| 2014 | 5 643 794 |
| 2013 | 5 615 333 |
| 2012 | 5 591 916 |
| 2011 | 5 570 849 |
| 2010 | 5 547 862 |
| 2009 | 5 523 173 |
| 2008 | 5 493 764 |
| 2007 | 5 461 607 |
| 2006 | 5 437 420 |
| 2005 | 5 419 554 |
| 2004 | 5 404 598 |
| 2003 | 5 390 620 |
| 2002 | 5 375 959 |
| 2001 | 5 358 828 |
| 2000 | 5 339 658 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.