Denmark Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Denmark's population density was 150.1 in 2025, ranked 76th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Denmark's population density stood at 150.1 in 2025, a rise of +1.5 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 150.1 by 2025. Denmark ranked 76th globally.
Denmark's population density has exhibited a steady increase over the past six and a half decades, rising from 115.29 people per square kilometer in 1961 to 150.13 in 2025. This represents a gradual intensification of the country's land use, with the population density peaking in 2025 at a rate comparable to that of other densely populated nations such as the United Arab Emirates, where the density was 153.42 people per square kilometer in 2025. Denmark's population density surpassed that of China in 2025, with a density of 150.57 people per square kilometer. Given the country's relatively small size and high population growth rate, population density is likely to remain a key characteristic of Denmark's demographic landscape. A significant shift in urban planning policies or a notable change in population growth rates could alter the trajectory of Denmark's population density in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 151.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 150.1 | - | - |
| 2025 | 150.1 | +1.5 | #76 |
| 2023 | 148.7 | +1.1 | #140 |
| 2022 | 147.6 | +1.2 | #140 |
| 2021 | 146.4 | +0.6 | #139 |
| 2020 | 145.8 | +0.4 | #138 |
| 2019 | 145.4 | +0.5 | #139 |
| 2018 | 144.8 | +0.7 | #139 |
| 2017 | 144.1 | +0.9 | #139 |
| 2016 | 143.2 | +1.1 | #139 |
| 2015 | 142.1 | +1.0 | #140 |
| 2014 | 141.1 | +0.7 | #140 |
| 2013 | 140.4 | +0.6 | #140 |
| 2012 | 139.8 | +0.5 | #141 |
| 2011 | 139.3 | +0.6 | #140 |
| 2010 | 138.7 | +0.6 | #140 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw population density improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Denmark's population density was 150.1 in 2025. Ranked 76th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.
Denmark's population density peaked at 150.1 in 2025.
The lowest population density in Denmark was 115.3 in 1961.
Denmark ranks 76th globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's population density is projected to reach 150.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Denmark in 2025 was 150.1. This ranks 76th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_population-density,
title = {Denmark Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}