Which has higher population, Denmark or Norway?

Denmark, at 5,145 against 4,879 in Norway as of 2030.

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

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 Norway: Population

Denmark

5,145

in 2030

Norway

4,879

in 2030

Denmark rank

113th

Norway rank

115th

Population over time

Denmark
Norway

How they compare

Denmark currently reports 5,145 against 4,879 in Norway, a difference of 266.

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

Across all 41 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 113th and Norway ranks 115th of 188 countries.

Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Denmark	Norway	Difference	Ahead
1990s	4,314	3,503	810.99	Denmark
2000s	4,412	3,721	690.66	Denmark
2010s	4,705	4,213	491.31	Denmark
2020s	5,032	4,674	358.21	Denmark
2030s	5,145	4,879	266.71	Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Denmark or Norway?: Denmark, at 5,145 against 4,879 in Norway as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Denmark and Norway?: 266, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Norway?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Denmark and Norway rank globally for population?: Denmark ranks 113th and Norway ranks 115th 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.