Which has higher population, Denmark or Nicaragua?

Nicaragua, at 5,493 against 5,145 in Denmark as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Nicaragua?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Denmark vs Nicaragua: Population

Denmark

5,145

in 2030

Nicaragua

5,493

in 2030

Denmark rank

113th

Nicaragua rank

110th

Population over time

Denmark
Nicaragua

How they compare

Nicaragua currently reports 5,493 against 5,145 in Denmark, a difference of 348.

That makes Nicaragua's figure about 1.1 times Denmark's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Denmark ahead.

Denmark ranks 113th and Nicaragua ranks 110th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 4 and Nicaragua in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Denmark	Nicaragua	Difference	Ahead
1990s	4,314	2,578	1,736	Denmark
2000s	4,412	3,342	1,070	Denmark
2010s	4,705	4,131	574.09	Denmark
2020s	5,032	4,977	54.42	Denmark
2030s	5,145	5,493	347.09	Nicaragua

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Denmark or Nicaragua?: Nicaragua, at 5,493 against 5,145 in Denmark as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Denmark and Nicaragua?: 348, with Nicaragua ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Nicaragua?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Denmark and Nicaragua rank globally for population?: Denmark ranks 113th and Nicaragua ranks 110th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.