Denmark vs Singapore: Population

Denmark
5,145
in 2030
Singapore
5,307
in 2030
Denmark rank
113th
Singapore rank
112th

Population over time

  • Denmark
  • Singapore
02.0k4.0k6.0k199020102030

How they compare

Singapore currently reports 5,307 against 5,145 in Denmark, a difference of 162.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Denmark ahead.

Denmark ranks 113th and Singapore ranks 112th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 2 and Singapore in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Singapore Difference Ahead
1990s 4,314 2,790 1,524 Denmark
2000s 4,412 3,623 788.84 Denmark
2010s 4,705 4,738 32.89 Singapore
2020s 5,032 5,122 90.16 Singapore
2030s 5,145 5,307 161.74 Singapore

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Denmark or Singapore?
Singapore, at 5,307 against 5,145 in Denmark as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Denmark and Singapore?
162, with Singapore ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Singapore?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Denmark and Singapore rank globally for population?
Denmark ranks 113th and Singapore ranks 112th 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
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Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed

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.