Denmark
Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Official:
Kingdom of Denmark
Local name:
Danmark
Region:
Northern Europe
Surface area:
42,920 km²
Capital:
Copenhagen
Geography
Denmark is a Nordic country between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, bordering Germany to the south and connected to Sweden to the east via Bücken. The country comprises the Jutland Peninsula and numerous islands, the largest of which are Zealand, Funen, Vendsyssel-Thy and Lolland. However, most of the 1,419 islands are small and uninhabited. Denmark covers an area of 42,920 square kilometers. The country is best known for its long coastline of 7,314 km and its flat landscape.There are no mountains or large rivers. The highest elevation is Møllehøj south of Aarhus at just 171 meters. The average elevation of the country is only 34 meters above sea level. Incidentally, the name "Denmark" comes from the Old Danish and can be translated as "borderland" or "flatland".
The population is around 5.90 million people. This results in an average population density of 137.5 inhabitants per km². At 88.4%, most Danes live in urban areas. The metropolitan areas of Copenhagen and Aarhus in particular have the most inhabitants.
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Current time in Denmark:
The countrywide time in Denmark is Central European Time (CET), which is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.
As in many countries far away from the equator, there is a daylight savings time in the summer. Related to GMT, the time difference is usually +1 hours in summer and +2 hours in winter. The next time change will be on October 27 at 2:00 am (local time).
Time zones and clock changesPublic Holidays in DenmarkSunrise + Sunset00:00
July 2024
The countrywide time in Denmark is Central European Time (CET), which is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.
As in many countries far away from the equator, there is a daylight savings time in the summer. Related to GMT, the time difference is usually +1 hours in summer and +2 hours in winter. The next time change will be on October 27 at 2:00 am (local time).
Population
Population:5,903,000
Population per km²:137.5
Life expectancy males:Ø 79.5 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 83.2 yearsBirth rate:
10.8 ‰Death rate:
10.1 ‰Males/Females:
49.8% : 50.2%Population pyramid
The currency in Denmark is the Danish krone (DKK).
1 Krone is divided into 100 øre.
Status: 07/05/2024
1 Krone is divided into 100 øre.
Status: 07/05/2024
1 US dollar = 6.89 Krones
1 Krone = 0.15 US dollar
1 Krone = 0.15 US dollar
Climate in Denmark
Geographically, Denmark is located in the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere. This means that there are no extreme climate conditions. There are mild, humid winters and cool, unstable summers. The weather in Denmark is influenced by the proximity of the Baltic Sea and continental Europe. It rarely gets warm here. Zealand is the warmest region by only a small margin. The most travel-friendly months are June to September.Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
Languages
Official language:
Danish
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Danish | 93.5 % |
| Turkish | 0.8 % |
| Arabic | 0.7 % |
| German | 0.5 % |
| English | 0.3 % |
| Swedish | 0.3 % |
| Norwegian | 0.3 % |
| other | 3.6 % |
Religions
State religion:
Folkekirken (Evangelical Lutheran)
| Religion | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Buddhists | 1.0% |
| Lutherans | 80.0% |
| Baptists | 1.0% |
| Orthodoxes | 1.0% |
| Roman Catholics | 3.0% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 1.3% |
| Muslims | 4.0% |
| Jews | 1.0% |
| other | 7.7% |
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Economy
| GDP: | 400.17 bn $ |
| Exportations: | 279.94 bn $ |
| Importations: | 235.68 bn $ |
| Budget surplus: | 13,158 M $ |
| › Tourism receipts: | 4.51 bn $ |
| › Debt rate: | 29.66 % |
| › Unemployment rate: | 4.83 % |
| › Inflation rate: | 7.70 % |
| › Corruption index: | 90 (good) |
| › Energy consumption: | 33.1 bn kWh |
With a Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.952, Denmark counts as one of the high developed economies by UN definition. The IMF also shares this classification.
With an average annual income of 73,520 USD Denmark is one of the high-income countries. Even considering purchasing power parity, it is still among the 20 richest countries in the world.
Land use
| 22% Urban areas: | 9,295 km² |
| 62% Agricultural areas: | 26,688 km² |
| 16% Forest: | 6,743 km² |
| 2% Water areas: | 930 km² |
| 0% Others: | 194 km² |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 73,591 km |
| Railways: | 2,682 km |
| Waterways: | 400 km |
| Reg. vehicles: | 3,147,315 |
| › Airports: |
Most important cities
Population refers to the city proper, not metropolitan areas.
| City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen / Capital | Hovedstaden | 639,000 |
| Århus | Central Jutland | 352,000 |
| Aalborg | North Denmark | 219,000 |
| Odense | Southern Denmark | 205,000 |
| Vejle | Southern Denmark | 118,000 |
| Esbjerg | Southern Denmark | 116,000 |
| Frederiksberg | Hovedstaden | 103,000 |
| Randers | Central Jutland | 56,000 |
| Kolding | Southern Denmark | 55,000 |
| Horsens | Central Jutland | 50,000 |
| Hvidovre | Hovedstaden | 49,000 |
| Greve | Zealand | 48,000 |
| Herning | Central Jutland | 45,000 |
| Roskilde | Zealand | 44,000 |
| Silkeborg | Central Jutland | 42,000 |
| Næstved | Zealand | 41,000 |
| Ballerup | Hovedstaden | 40,000 |
| Viborg | Central Jutland | 35,000 |
| Køge | Zealand | 34,000 |
| Hillerød | Hovedstaden | 31,000 |
| Sorø | Zealand | 7,200 |
Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
| Political stability: | ◈ |
| Rule of law: | ◈ |
| Effectivity: | ◈ |
| Regulatory quality: | ◈ |
| Voice accountability: | ◈ |
| Democratic values: | ◈ |
| Death penalty: | abolished in 1978 |
Existing trade agreements
Alliances
- ADB - Asian Development Bank
- European Union
- NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- OECD
- OSZE
- PfP - Partnership for Peace
- Schengen Countries
- UN - United Nations
- UNESCO
- WTO - World Trade Organization
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