Denmark Population
6.0M▲ +0.0M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Denmark's total population rose to 6,009,169 in 2025, up from 5,976,992 in 2024. The latest figure marks a record high since annual data began in 1960, surpassing all previous observations. The all-time low was 4,579,603 in 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0M | 6.0M | 6.0MDec 2025 | 4.6MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 57.9% | 57.6% | 57.9% | 48.2% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 3.8M | 3.8M | 3.8M | 2.9M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in Denmark averaged 5.5M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 6.0M in Dec 2025 and a record low of 4.6M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population counts all residents of Denmark, regardless of citizenship or legal status, based on the de facto definition. Data are reported in millions on an annual basis, with the series spanning from 1960 to 2025.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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