Greenland Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Greenland's urban population was 88.58% in 2025, ranked 37th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Greenland's urban population stood at 88.58% in 2025, a rise of +0.26% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 88.58% by 2025. Greenland ranked 37th globally.
Greenland’s urban population share has risen steadily over the 66‑year span covered by World Bank data, climbing from a low of 58.25 % in 1960 to a record high of 88.58 % in 2025, the latter placing the country 37th globally. This increase reflects sustained migration to the few towns that serve as economic and administrative hubs, a pattern mirrored in other high‑ranking nations such as Denmark (88.79 %) and Andorra (88.97 %). The upward trajectory suggests that urbanisation is approaching saturation, yet modest gains remain possible as infrastructure projects expand and climate‑induced shifts in settlement patterns continue. Should Greenland invest further in housing, services, and connectivity in its coastal settlements, the urban share could edge closer to the levels of its peers; otherwise, the rate of increase is likely to plateau in the coming decades.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 89.10% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 88.84% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 88.58% | - | - |
| 2025 | 88.58% | +0.26% | #37 |
| 2024 | 88.32% | +0.26% | #180 |
| 2023 | 88.06% | +0.26% | #180 |
| 2022 | 87.80% | +0.26% | #179 |
| 2021 | 87.55% | +0.26% | #179 |
| 2020 | 87.28% | +0.26% | #178 |
| 2019 | 87.02% | +0.30% | #177 |
| 2018 | 86.73% | +0.33% | #177 |
| 2017 | 86.39% | +0.17% | #177 |
| 2016 | 86.23% | +0.18% | #177 |
| 2015 | 86.05% | +0.37% | #177 |
| 2014 | 85.68% | +0.30% | #178 |
| 2013 | 85.37% | +0.49% | #176 |
| 2012 | 84.89% | +0.36% | #175 |
| 2011 | 84.53% | +0.25% | #176 |
Analysis
Greenland's urban population was 88.58% in 2025, a rise of +0.26% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 88.58% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Greenland's urban population was 88.58% in 2025. Ranked 37th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Greenland's urban population peaked at 88.58% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Greenland was 58.25% in 1960.
Greenland ranks 37th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Greenland's urban population is projected to reach 88.58% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Greenland in 2025 was 88.58%. This ranks 37th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_greenland_urban-population,
title = {Greenland Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/greenland/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}