invention
The Lego brick, one of the best-selling toys in history, was invented in Denmark by Ole Kirk Christiansen in the 1940s-50s.
Denmark
Kingdom of Denmark
Population, GDP, and key facts about Denmark — updated for 2026.
Capital · COPENHAGENContinent · EUROPEISO · DNK
Denmark quick facts
- Population
- 5,976,992
- Area
- 42,920 km²
- Population density
- 149 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 424.5 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 71K
- Capital
- Copenhagen
- Currency
- Danish krone (kr, DKK)
- Minimum wage
- No statutory minimum wage on record
- Language
- Danish
Denmark at human scale
Where does Denmark rank in the world?
Compare Denmark with other countries
🇩🇰 vs 🇫🇮Compare Denmark vs Finland1.1× difference in population🇩🇰 vs 🇳🇴Compare Denmark vs Norway1.1× difference in population🇩🇰 vs 🇸🇬Compare Denmark vs Singapore
Compare Denmark with any country →Denmark's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 9%Renewables · 91%
- Wind58%
- Bioenergy20%
- Solar13%
- Oil4%
- Coal3%
- Natural gas2%
- Hydropower0%
Share of Denmark's own electricity generation by source, 2025. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
Everything we know about Denmark
history
Denmark's flag, the Dannebrog, is believed to be the oldest continuously used national flag in the world, with legends dating its adoption to 1219.
Countries near Denmark
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Denmark
What is the capital of Denmark?
The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen.
What is Denmark's population?
Denmark has a population of 5,976,992.
What is Denmark's GDP per capita?
Denmark's GDP per capita is US$ 71K.
What is the currency of Denmark?
The currency of Denmark is the Danish krone (DKK).
Is Denmark bigger than Finland?
Finland is about 7.9× the size of Denmark by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.