Denmark Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Denmark's urban population was 88.79% in 2025, ranked 36th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Denmark's urban population stood at 88.79% in 2025, a rise of +0.09% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 88.79% by 2025. Denmark ranked 36th globally.
Denmark's urban population has experienced significant growth over the past six and a half decades, with the latest available data from the World Bank indicating an urban population of 88.79% as of 2025. This represents the country's all-time peak, surpassing the all-time trough of 73.96% in 1960. Denmark's urbanization rate has been paralleled by its peer countries, such as Andorra, where the urban population percentage is 88.97%, and Sweden, with a slightly higher rate of 89.09%. In contrast, some countries have lower urban population rates, like Brazil, at 88.12%. Denmark's rapid urbanization may be attributed to the country's strong economy and high standard of living, driving people to migrate to urban areas in search of opportunities. However, a shift in government policies or economic downturn could potentially alter the trajectory of Denmark's urban population growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 89.03% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 88.91% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 88.79% | - | - |
| 2025 | 88.79% | +0.09% | #36 |
| 2024 | 88.70% | +0.14% | #181 |
| 2023 | 88.55% | +0.16% | #181 |
| 2022 | 88.39% | +0.13% | #181 |
| 2021 | 88.26% | +0.02% | #182 |
| 2020 | 88.24% | +0.03% | #182 |
| 2019 | 88.21% | +0.10% | #183 |
| 2018 | 88.11% | +0.09% | #183 |
| 2017 | 88.02% | +0.32% | #183 |
| 2016 | 87.70% | −0.03% | #182 |
| 2015 | 87.73% | +0.04% | #183 |
| 2014 | 87.68% | +0.14% | #184 |
| 2013 | 87.54% | +0.31% | #185 |
| 2012 | 87.23% | +0.08% | #185 |
| 2011 | 87.16% | +0.29% | #185 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Denmark's urban population was 88.79% in 2025. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Denmark's urban population peaked at 88.79% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Denmark was 73.96% in 1960.
Denmark ranks 36th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's urban population is projected to reach 88.79% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Denmark in 2025 was 88.79%. This ranks 36th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_urban-population,
title = {Denmark Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}