Country exposure · DK
Denmark, except Greenland
Europe · Copenhagen · parliamentary constitutional monarchy
What Denmark, except Greenland means for your money — the prices you pay, the tariffs in motion, and where U.S. policy could change both.
$12.2B
U.S. imports, 2025
+21.1%
change in one year
$4.6B
U.S. exports, 2025
6M
Population
$429.5B
GDP
In your house
What you buy that Denmark, except Greenland makes
America bought $12.2B in goods from Denmark, except Greenland in 2025 — up 21.1% in a single year. Of every $100 of it, here's where the money went.
Pharmaceutical preparations
medicines and pharmacy items
$4.0B32.8%
Cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.
cell phones and home electronics
$1.8B14.6%
Finished metal shapes
$699M5.7%
Industrial engines
$454M3.7%
Industrial machines, other
$431M3.5%
Tobacco, waxes, etc.
$404M3.3%
Medicinal equipment
medical devices and equipment
$335M2.8%
U.s. goods returned, and reimports
$312M2.6%
Materials handling equipment
$281M2.3%
Generators, accessories
$214M1.8%
2026 so far (through April): $3.1B in imports. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, International Trade in Goods (customs basis).
The other direction
What America sells to Denmark, except Greenland
$4.6B in 2025 — a trade rupture cuts both ways, for American producers as well as American prices.
Pharmaceutical preparations
$835Mmedicines and pharmacy items
Crude oil
$798MCivilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts
$277MMinimum value shipments
$193MChemicals-other
$156MMedicinal equipment
$149Mmedical devices and equipment
Industrial machines, other
$137MCoal and fuels, other
$126MTelecommunications equipment
$114Mphones, routers, networking gear
Where you stand
U.S. tariff posture toward Denmark, except Greenland
Since February 24, 2026 most EU goods face the universal 10% Section 122 temporary import surcharge, which replaced the framework's 15% all-inclusive IEEPA structure when EO 14389 terminated the reciprocal tariffs. The framework's Section 232 terms persist: EU autos at 15%, and the April 2026 metals expansion expressly preserved the EU's trade-agreement-partner treatment (steel and aluminum otherwise at 50%).
The United States negotiates tariffs with the European Union as a single market — every measure here applies to Denmark, except Greenland as an EU member.
Reciprocal tariff (assigned — terminated)
20%
The rate this country was assigned under the EO 14257 reciprocal Annex — no longer in force. The Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA tariffs and they were terminated February 24, 2026 (EO 14389), replaced by a universal ~10% Section 122 surcharge. See the timeline below for the current effective rate.
Section 232 sectors
Autos, Wood
Steel, aluminum, autos, and similar national-security tariffs that name this country.
Policy in motion
Tariff status: a moving target
U.S. tariff policy toward the European Union — and with it Denmark, except Greenland — has changed 11 times since 2025. This page tracks it.
2026-04-06
EU treatment preserved in expanded metals tariffs
In effectThe April 2026 proclamation expanding Section 232 coverage of aluminum, steel, and copper derivatives expressly does not alter or supersede the prior U.S.–EU agreement implementation, and lists the EU among 'Trade Agreement Partners' eligible for its exclusion process.
91 FR 18201 →2026-02-24
IEEPA reciprocal tariffs terminated — replaced by 10% Section 122
In effectExecutive Order 14389 (Ending Certain Tariff Actions) terminated the IEEPA tariff duties — including those under EO 14257, the basis of the EU's 15% all-inclusive structure — effective February 24, 2026. A flat 10% Section 122 temporary import surcharge (Proclamation 11012 of February 20, 2026) replaced them. The framework's Section 232 terms (the 15% EU autos cap, metals carve-outs) rest on separate authority and were expressly unaffected.
91 FR 9437 →2025-09-25
Framework implemented: preferential treatment for certain EU goods
In effectActing under the September 8, 2025 procedures order, Commerce and USTR modified the HTSUS to implement the framework — preferential (zero) reciprocal treatment for certain EU goods and a reduction of the Section 232 automobile and parts duty to 15% for EU-origin vehicles.
90 FR 46136 →2025-08-21
U.S.–EU Framework Agreement joint statement
AgreementThe United States and the European Union issued the Joint Statement on a Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade: the U.S. committed to the 15% all-inclusive ceiling, zero reciprocal duty on certain products, and a cut of the Section 232 automobile duty to 15%; the EU committed to eliminate tariffs on U.S. industrial goods and expand agricultural access, plus $750B in U.S. energy procurement through 2028.
Source ↗2025-08-07
15% all-inclusive structure replaces the 20% rate
In effectThe July 31, 2025 order ('Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates') gave the EU a unique structure effective August 7, 2025: for goods with an MFN (Column 1) rate below 15%, the reciprocal duty tops the total up to exactly 15%; goods with an MFN rate of 15% or higher pay no additional reciprocal duty.
Federal Register · 2025-15010 →2025-07-09
Reciprocal-rate pause extended to August 1
In effectThe July 7, 2025 order extended the suspension of country-specific reciprocal rates through August 1, 2025, keeping the EU at the 10% baseline while framework talks continued.
90 FR 30823 →2025-06-04
Section 232 steel and aluminum duties doubled to 50%
In effectThe June 3, 2025 proclamation raised Section 232 duties on steel and aluminum articles and derivatives from 25% to 50% effective June 4, 2025, with no EU carve-out.
90 FR 24199 →2025-04-10
90-day pause suspends the 20% rate back to 10%
In effectThe April 9, 2025 modification order suspended country-specific reciprocal rates for 90 days for all partners except China, returning the EU to the 10% universal baseline effective April 10, 2025 while negotiations proceeded.
90 FR 15625 →2025-04-09
EU country-specific reciprocal rate of 20% takes effect
In effectAnnex I of Executive Order 14257 assigned the European Union a 20% country-specific reciprocal rate, effective April 9, 2025 — the rate still carried for the EU in the HTS Chapter 99 Subchapter III note.
Federal Register · 2025-06063 →2025-04-05
Universal 10% reciprocal baseline takes effect
In effectExecutive Order 14257 (signed April 2, 2025) imposed a 10% ad valorem reciprocal duty on imports from all trading partners, including the EU, effective April 5, 2025. The order singled out the EU's 5% average MFN rate and 10% passenger-vehicle tariff as examples of non-reciprocal treatment.
Federal Register · 2025-06063 →2025-03-12
Section 232 steel and aluminum arrangements terminated — 25% duties on EU metals
In effectProclamations of February 10, 2025 ended the EU's tariff-rate-quota arrangements for steel and aluminum and raised the aluminum duty from 10% to 25%, applying 25% Section 232 duties to EU steel and aluminum effective March 12, 2025.
90 FR 9817 →
Made for America
What Denmark, except Greenland makes for America
Denmark, except Greenland is a direct U.S. source of 12 essential goods Americans rely on — the items themselves, shipped finished off the line.
health
2% of U.S.Cancer and specialty drugs
$1.8B to the U.S.
materials
3% of U.S.Steel and iron products
$678M to the U.S.
health
1% of U.S.OTC medicines
$644M to the U.S.
health
2% of U.S.Surgical and sterile supplies
$299M to the U.S.
health
2% of U.S.Vaccines
$150M to the U.S.
materials
1% of U.S.HVAC systems and equipment
$114M to the U.S.
food
7% of U.S.Pork and pork products
$102M to the U.S.
food
Seafood and fish
$96M to the U.S.
materials
Plumbing pipes and fittings
$75M to the U.S.
digital
Fiber optic cables and networking
$73M to the U.S.
food
1% of U.S.Snacks & confectionery
$59M to the U.S.
materials
Furniture
$56M to the U.S.
Go deeper
The supply chain view
Denmark, except Greenland sits upstream of 24 essential American goods through 12 tracked inputs.
chemical
75%Rennet / Fermentation-Produced Chymosin (FPC)
chemical
75%Cheesemaking Coagulants (Rennet / FPC)
manufactured
65%Mesophilic Dairy Starter Cultures
pharmaceutical
60%GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Peptide API (Semaglutide / Liraglutide Type)
manufactured
50%GLP-1 Disposable Injection Pen / Auto-Injector
chemical
48%Dairy Starter Cultures
Reference
The country itself
Europe · Geography, people, economy, and government — public-domain data from the CIA World Factbook.
Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is part of the general political and economic integration of Europe. It joined NATO in 1949 and the EEC (now the EU) in 1973. The country has opted out of certain elements of the EU's Maastricht Treaty, including the European Economic and Monetary Union and justice and home affairs issues. a 2022 referendum resulted in the removal of Denmark's 30-year opt-out on defense issues, now allowing Denmark to participate fully in the EU's Common Security and Defense Policy.
Geography
- Location
- Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, on a peninsula north of Germany (Jutland); also includes several major islands (Sjaelland, Fyn, and Bornholm)
- Area
- 43,094 sq km
- Climate
- temperate; humid and overcast; mild, windy winters and cool summers
- Terrain
- low and flat to gently rolling plains
- Natural resources
- petroleum, natural gas, fish, arable land, salt, limestone, chalk, stone, gravel and sand
- Coastline
- 7,314 km
- Natural hazards
- flooding is a threat in some areas of the country (e.g., parts of Jutland, along the southern coast of the island of Lolland) that are protected from the sea by a system of dikes
People & society
- Population
- 6,051,491 (2025 est.)
- Nationality
- Dane(s)
- Ethnic groups
- Danish (includes Greenlandic (who are predominantly Inuit) and Faroese) 84.2%, Turkish 1.1%, other 14.7% (largest groups are Polish, Romanian, Syrian, Ukrainian, German, and Iraqi) (2023 est.)
- Languages
- Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic (an Inuit dialect), German (small minority); note - English is the predominant second language
- Religions
- Evangelical Lutheran (official) 71.4%, Muslim 4.3%, other/none/unspecified (denominations include Roman Catholic, Jehovah's Witness, Serbian Orthodox Christian, Jewish, Baptist, Buddhist, Church of Jesus Christ, Pentecostal, and nondenominational Christian) 24.3% (2024 est.)
- Median age
- 42.2 years (2025 est.)
- Life expectancy at birth
- 82.1 years (2024 est.)
Economy
- Economic overview
- high-income, EU-member, trade-oriented Nordic economy; growth driven by pharmaceuticals, energy, and services; large share of employment in public sector; fixed exchange rate pegged to euro; strong fiscal position and declining public debt; tight labor market mitigated by migrant workers and higher retirement age
- Industries
- wind turbines, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, shipbuilding and refurbishment, iron, steel, nonferrous metals, chemicals, food processing, machinery and transportation equipment, textiles and clothing, electronics, construction, furniture and other wood products
- Agricultural products
- milk, wheat, potatoes, barley, sugar beets, pork, rapeseed, rye, oats, chicken (2023)
- Exports - partners
- Germany 13%, USA 10%, Sweden 9%, Netherlands 7%, China 5% (2023)
- Imports - partners
- Germany 18%, Sweden 11%, Norway 10%, Netherlands 9%, China 7% (2023)
Government
- Government type
- parliamentary constitutional monarchy
- Capital
- Copenhagen
- Independence
- ca. 965 (unified and Christianized under Harald I GORMSSON); 5 June 1849 (became a parliamentary constitutional monarchy)
- Constitution
- several previous; latest adopted 5 June 1953
- Executive branch
- King FREDERIK X (since 14 January 2024)
- Legislative branch
- Parliament (Folketinget)
Full reference data
Every field, by section — CIA World Factbook. Open a topic to expand it.
Introduction
Background
Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is part of the general political and economic integration of Europe. It joined NATO in 1949 and the EEC (now the EU) in 1973. The country has opted out of certain elements of the EU's Maastricht Treaty, including the European Economic and Monetary Union and justice and home affairs issues. a 2022 referendum resulted in the removal of Denmark's 30-year opt-out on defense issues, now allowing Denmark to participate fully in the EU's Common Security and Defense Policy.
Travel Facts
US State Dept Travel Advisory
The US Department of State currently recommends US citizens exercise increased caution in the Kingdom of Denmark due to terrorism. Consult its website via the link below for updates to travel advisories and statements on safety, security, local laws, and special circumstances in this country. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html
Passport/Visa Requirements
US citizens should make sure their passport will not expire for at least 6 months after they enter the country even if they do not intend to stay that long. They should also make sure they have at least 2 blank pages in their passport for any entry stamp that will be required. A visa is not required as long as you do not stay in the country more than 89 days.
US Embassy/Consulate
+(45) 3341-7100; EMER: +(45) 3341-7400; US Embassy Copenhagen, Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 24, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark; https://dk.usembassy.gov/; CopenhagenACS@state.gov
LGBTQIA+ Travelers
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) travelers can face unique challenges when traveling abroad. Laws and attitudes in some countries may affect safety and ease of travel. Legal protections vary from country to country. Many countries do not legally recognize same-sex marriage . Approximately seventy countries consider consensual same-sex sexual relations a crime , sometimes carrying severe punishment. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/lgbtqi.html
Telephone Code
45
Local Emergency Phone
112
Vaccinations
See WHO recommendations http://www.who.int/
Climate
Temperate; humid and overcast; mild, windy winters and cool summers
Currency (Code)
Danish kroner (DKK)
Electricity/Voltage/Plug Type(s)
230 V / 50 Hz / plug types(s): C, E, F, K
Major Languages
Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic, German; note: English is the predominant second language
Major Religions
Evangelical Lutheran 74.7%, Muslim 5.5%
Time Difference
UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time); daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March, ends last Sunday in October
Potable Water
Yes
International Driving Permit
Suggested
Road Driving Side
Right
Tourist Destinations
Copenhagen (includes Nyhavn; National Museum of Denmark (Nationalmuseet); National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst); Christiansborg Palace; Amalienborg Palace; Tivoli Gardens); Viking Ship Museum (Roskilde); Oresund Bridge
Major Sports
Soccer, handball
Cultural Practices
While eating in Denmark, it is customary to keep one's hands visible even when resting. So, wrists are often laid on the table.
Tipping Guidelines
Hotel and restaurant personnel are typically not tipped because service charges are included in the bill by law, but a tip of 10% for good service is appreciated. Taxi drivers are not tipped, but you may always round up the fare.
Souvenirs
Porcelain/ceramics, handmade woolen items, cheese, chocolate, Lego toys
Traditional Cuisine
Frikadeller — flat meat patties made of minced beef, chopped onions, milk, and eggs and served with potatoes, creamed cabbage, gravy, and/or pickled beetroot
CIA source last updated
Wednesday, June 07, 2023
Travel resources
Please visit the following links to find further information about your desired destination.
World Health Organization (WHO) - To learn what vaccines and health precautions to take while visiting your destination.
US State Dept Travel Information - Overall information about foreign travel for US citizens.
To obtain an international driving permit (IDP). Only two organizations in the US issue IDPs: American Automobile Association (AAA) and American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA)
How to get help in an emergency? Contact the nearest US embassy or consulate, or call one of these numbers: from the US or Canada - 1-888-407-4747 or from Overseas - +1 202-501-4444
Page last updated: Wednesday, June 07, 2023
Geography
Location
Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, on a peninsula north of Germany (Jutland); also includes several major islands (Sjaelland, Fyn, and Bornholm)
Geographic coordinates
56 00 N, 10 00 E
Map references
Europe
Area - total
43,094 sq km
Area - land
42,434 sq km
Area - water
660 sq km
Area - note
note: includes the island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea and the rest of metropolitan Denmark (the Jutland Peninsula, and the major islands of Sjaelland and Fyn) but excludes the Faroe Islands and Greenland
Area - comparative
slightly less than twice the size of Massachusetts; about two-thirds the size of West Virginia
Land boundaries - total
141 km
Land boundaries - border countries
Germany 140 km; Canada 1.3 km
Coastline
7,314 km
Maritime claims - territorial sea
12 nm
Maritime claims - contiguous zone
24 nm
Maritime claims - exclusive economic zone
200 nm
Maritime claims - continental shelf
200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation
Climate
temperate; humid and overcast; mild, windy winters and cool summers
Terrain
low and flat to gently rolling plains
Elevation - highest point
Store Mollehoj 171 m
Elevation - lowest point
Lammefjord -7 m
Elevation - mean elevation
34 m
Natural resources
petroleum, natural gas, fish, arable land, salt, limestone, chalk, stone, gravel and sand
Land use - agricultural land
65.5% (2023 est.)
Land use - agricultural land: arable land
arable land: 59.1% (2023 est.)
Land use - agricultural land: permanent crops
permanent crops: 0.7% (2023 est.)
Land use - agricultural land: permanent pasture
permanent pasture: 5.6% (2023 est.)
Land use - forest
16% (2023 est.)
Land use - other
18.5% (2023 est.)
Irrigated land
2,420 sq km (2022)
Population distribution
population centers tend to be along coastal areas, particularly in Copenhagen and the eastern side of the country's mainland
Natural hazards
flooding is a threat in some areas of the country (e.g., parts of Jutland, along the southern coast of the island of Lolland) that are protected from the sea by a system of dikes
Geography - note
composed of the Jutland Peninsula and a group of more than 400 islands (Danish Archipelago); controls Danish Straits (Skagerrak and Kattegat) linking Baltic and North Seas; about one-quarter of the population lives in greater Copenhagen
People and Society
Population - total
6,051,491 (2025 est.)
Population - male
3,001,698
Population - female
3,049,793
Nationality - noun
Dane(s)
Nationality - adjective
Danish
Ethnic groups
Danish (includes Greenlandic (who are predominantly Inuit) and Faroese) 84.2%, Turkish 1.1%, other 14.7% (largest groups are Polish, Romanian, Syrian, Ukrainian, German, and Iraqi) (2023 est.)
Ethnic groups - note
note: data represent population by country of origin
Languages - Languages
Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic (an Inuit dialect), German (small minority); note - English is the predominant second language
Languages - major-language sample(s)
Verdens Faktabog, den uundværlig kilde til grundlæggende oplysninger. (Danish) The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
Religions
Evangelical Lutheran (official) 71.4%, Muslim 4.3%, other/none/unspecified (denominations include Roman Catholic, Jehovah's Witness, Serbian Orthodox Christian, Jewish, Baptist, Buddhist, Church of Jesus Christ, Pentecostal, and nondenominational Christian) 24.3% (2024 est.)
Age structure - 0-14 years
16.2% (male 496,793/female 471,018)
Age structure - 15-64 years
62.9% (male 1,903,315/female 1,856,615)
Age structure - 65 years and over
20.8% (2024 est.) (male 575,153/female 670,242)
Dependency ratios - total dependency ratio
57.2 (2025 est.)
Dependency ratios - youth dependency ratio
24.5 (2025 est.)
Dependency ratios - elderly dependency ratio
32.7 (2025 est.)
Dependency ratios - potential support ratio
3.1 (2025 est.)
Median age - total
42.2 years (2025 est.)
Median age - male
41 years
Median age - female
43.4 years
Population growth rate
0.64% (2025 est.)
Birth rate
9.81 births/1,000 population (2025 est.)
Death rate
10.56 deaths/1,000 population (2025 est.)
Net migration rate
7.12 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2025 est.)
Population distribution
population centers tend to be along coastal areas, particularly in Copenhagen and the eastern side of the country's mainland
Urbanization - urban population
88.5% of total population (2023)
Urbanization - rate of urbanization
0.54% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Major urban areas - population
1.381 million COPENHAGEN (capital) (2023)
Sex ratio - at birth
1.07 male(s)/female
Sex ratio - 0-14 years
1.05 male(s)/female
Sex ratio - 15-64 years
1.03 male(s)/female
Sex ratio - 65 years and over
0.86 male(s)/female
Sex ratio - total population
0.99 male(s)/female (2024 est.)
Mother's mean age at first birth
29.8 years (2020 est.)
Maternal mortality ratio
4 deaths/100,000 live births (2023 est.)
Infant mortality rate - total
3.1 deaths/1,000 live births (2025 est.)
Infant mortality rate - male
3.4 deaths/1,000 live births
Infant mortality rate - female
2.5 deaths/1,000 live births
Life expectancy at birth - total population
82.1 years (2024 est.)
Life expectancy at birth - male
80.2 years
Life expectancy at birth - female
84.1 years
Total fertility rate
1.5 children born/woman (2025 est.)
Gross reproduction rate
0.73 (2025 est.)
Drinking water source - improved: urban
urban: 100% of population (2022 est.)
Drinking water source - improved: rural
rural: 100% of population (2022 est.)
Drinking water source - improved: total
total: 100% of population (2022 est.)
Drinking water source - unimproved: urban
urban: 0% of population (2022 est.)
Drinking water source - unimproved: rural
rural: 0% of population (2022 est.)
Drinking water source - unimproved: total
total: 0% of population (2022 est.)
Health expenditure - Health expenditure (as % of GDP)
9.5% of GDP (2022)
Health expenditure - Health expenditure (as % of national budget)
17.7% of national budget (2022 est.)
Physician density
7.24 physicians/1,000 population (2021)
Hospital bed density
2.5 beds/1,000 population (2021 est.)
Sanitation facility access - improved: urban
urban: 100% of population (2022 est.)
Sanitation facility access - improved: rural
rural: 100% of population (2022 est.)
Sanitation facility access - improved: total
total: 100% of population (2022 est.)
Sanitation facility access - unimproved: urban
urban: 0% of population (2022 est.)
Sanitation facility access - unimproved: rural
rural: 0% of population (2022 est.)
Sanitation facility access - unimproved: total
total: 0% of population (2022 est.)
Obesity - adult prevalence rate
19.7% (2016)
Alcohol consumption per capita - total
9.16 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
Alcohol consumption per capita - beer
3.42 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
Alcohol consumption per capita - wine
4.08 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
Alcohol consumption per capita - spirits
1.66 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
Alcohol consumption per capita - other alcohols
0 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
Tobacco use - total
14.3% (2025 est.)
Tobacco use - male
14.4% (2025 est.)
Tobacco use - female
14.3% (2025 est.)
Currently married women (ages 15-49)
54.3% (2024 est.)
Child marriage - women married by age 18
0.7% (2021)
Education expenditure - Education expenditure (% GDP)
6.4% of GDP (2022 est.)
Education expenditure - Education expenditure (% national budget)
14.2% national budget (2022 est.)
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education) - total
18 years (2023 est.)
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education) - male
18 years (2023 est.)
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education) - female
19 years (2023 est.)
Government
Country name - conventional long form
Kingdom of Denmark
Country name - conventional short form
Denmark
Country name - local long form
Kongeriget Danmark
Country name - local short form
Danmark
Country name - etymology
the name derives from the words Dane , a tribal name with unclear Germanic origins, and mark , a Danish word that refers to a march (borderland)
Government type
parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Capital - name
Copenhagen
Capital - geographic coordinates
55 40 N, 12 35 E
Capital - time difference
UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Capital - daylight saving time
+1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October; note - applies to continental Denmark only, not to its North Atlantic components
Capital - etymology
name derives from the Danish words køber (merchant or buyer) and havn (harbor or port)
Administrative divisions
metropolitan Denmark - 5 regions ( regioner , singular - region ); Hovedstaden (Capital), Midtjylland (Central Jutland), Nordjylland (North Jutland), Sjaelland (Zealand), Syddanmark (Southern Denmark)
Legal system
civil law; judicial review of legislative acts
Constitution - history
several previous; latest adopted 5 June 1953
Constitution - amendment process
proposed by the Folketing (Parliament) with consent of the government; passage requires approval by the next Folketing following a general election, approval by simple majority vote of at least 40% of voters in a referendum, and assent of the chief of state
International law organization participation
accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations; accepts ICCt jurisdiction
Citizenship - citizenship by birth
no
Citizenship - citizenship by descent only
at least one parent must be a citizen of Denmark
Citizenship - dual citizenship recognized
yes
Citizenship - residency requirement for naturalization
7 years
Suffrage
18 years of age; universal
Executive branch - chief of state
King FREDERIK X (since 14 January 2024)
Executive branch - head of government
Prime Minister Mette FREDERIKSEN (since 27 June 2019)
Executive branch - cabinet
Council of State appointed by the monarch
Executive branch - election/appointment process
the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the monarch usually appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as prime minister
Executive branch - note
note: Queen MARGRETHE II abdicated on 14 January 2024, the first Danish monarch to voluntarily abdicate since King ERIC III in 1146
Legislative branch - legislature name
Parliament (Folketinget)
Legislative branch - legislative structure
unicameral
Legislative branch - chamber name
The Danish Parliament (Folketinget)
Legislative branch - number of seats
179 (all directly elected)
Legislative branch - electoral system
proportional representation
Legislative branch - scope of elections
full renewal
Legislative branch - term in office
4 years
Legislative branch - most recent election date
11/1/2022
Legislative branch - parties elected and seats per party
Social Democratic Party (50); Liberal Party (Venstre) (23); Moderates (M) (16); Socialist People's Party (SF) (15); Danish Democrats (Æ) (14); Liberal Alliance (14); Conservative People's Party (10); Unity List-Red-Green Alliance (9); Other (24)
Legislative branch - percentage of women in chamber
43.6%
Legislative branch - expected date of next election
October 2026
Judicial branch - highest court(s)
Supreme Court (consists of the court president and 18 judges)
Judicial branch - judge selection and term of office
judges appointed by the monarch upon the recommendation of the Minister of Justice, with the advice of the Judicial Appointments Council, a 6-member independent body of judges and lawyers; judges appointed for life with retirement at age 70
Judicial branch - subordinate courts
Special Court of Indictment and Revision; 2 High Courts; Maritime and Commercial Court; county courts
Political parties
The Alternative or AP Conservative People's Party or DKF or C Danish People's Party or DF or O Denmark Democrats or E Green Left or SF or F (formerly Socialist People's Party or SF or F) Liberal Alliance or LA or I Liberal Party (Venstre) or V Moderates or M New Right Party or NB or D Red-Green Alliance (Unity List) or EL Social Democrats or SDP or A Social Liberal Party or SLP or B
Diplomatic representation in the US - chief of mission
Ambassador Jesper Møller SøRENSEN (since 15 September 2023)
Diplomatic representation in the US - chancery
3200 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, DC 20008
Diplomatic representation in the US - telephone
[1] (202) 234-4300
Diplomatic representation in the US - FAX
[1] (202) 328-1470
Diplomatic representation in the US - email address and website
Diplomatic representation in the US - consulate(s) general
Chicago, Houston, New York, Silicon Valley (CA)
Diplomatic representation from the US - chief of mission
Ambassador Kenneth A. HOWERY (since 5 November 2025)
Diplomatic representation from the US - embassy
Dag Hammarskjolds Alle 24, 2100 Kobenhavn 0
Diplomatic representation from the US - mailing address
5280 Copenhagen Place, Washington DC 20521-5280
Diplomatic representation from the US - telephone
[45] 33-41-71-00
Diplomatic representation from the US - FAX
[45] 35-43-02-23
Diplomatic representation from the US - email address and website
International organization participation
ADB (nonregional member), AfDB (nonregional member), Arctic Council, Australia Group, BIS, CBSS, CD, CE, CERN, EAPC, EBRD, ECB, EIB, EITI (implementing country), ESA, EU, FAO, FATF, G-9, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IEA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IGAD (partners), IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, NATO, NC, NEA, NIB, NSG, OAS (observer), OECD, OPCW, OSCE, Paris Club, PCA, Schengen Convention, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNMIL, UNMISS, UNOOSA, UNRWA, UNTSO, UPU, Wassenaar Arrangement, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, ZC
Independence
ca. 965 (unified and Christianized under Harald I GORMSSON); 5 June 1849 (became a parliamentary constitutional monarchy)
National holiday
Constitution Day, 5 June (1849)
National holiday - note
note: closest equivalent to a national holiday
Flag
description: red field with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the left history: referred to as the Dannebrog (Danish flag) and is one of the oldest national flags in the world; the origin of the design is unclear; one legend says that the banner fell from the sky during an early-13th-century battle and inspired the royal army to victory; in actuality, the flag may derive from a crusade banner
Flag - note
note: Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the Faroe Islands subsequently adopted the shifted-cross design
National symbol(s)
lion, mute swan
National color(s)
red, white
National coat of arms
Denmark’s King Frederick VI adopted the national coat of arms in 1819; the crown of King Christian V, who ruled Denmark and Norway from 1670 to 1699, sits atop the shield, symbolizing royal and national authority; the three lions represent a strong and powerful country, with red lily pads in the shape of hearts that stand for strength, valor, and joy
National anthem(s) - title
“Kong Christian stod ved højen mast” (King Christian Stood by the Lofty Mast)
National anthem(s) - lyrics/music
Johannes EWALD/unknown
National anthem(s) - history
adopted 1780; one of the oldest royal anthems in the world; used for events when Danish royalty is present; anthem has equal status with the national anthem
National anthem(s) - note
note: Denmark is one of only two countries that has two national anthems of equal status (New Zealand is the other)
National heritage - total World Heritage Sites
12 (8 cultural, 4 natural)
National heritage - selected World Heritage Site locales
Denmark: Mounds, Runic Stones, and Church at Jelling (c); Roskilde Cathedral (c); Kronborg Castle (c); Wadden Sea (n); Stevns Klint (n); Christiansfeld, Moravian Church Settlement (c); Par force hunting landscape, North Zealand (c); Greenland: Ilulissat Icefjord (n); Kujataa, Norse and Inuit Farming (c); Aasivissuit–Nipisat, Inuit Hunting Ground (c); Viking-Age Ring Fortresses (c); Møns Klint (n)
National heritage - note
note: includes three sites in Greenland
Economy
Economic overview
high-income, EU-member, trade-oriented Nordic economy; growth driven by pharmaceuticals, energy, and services; large share of employment in public sector; fixed exchange rate pegged to euro; strong fiscal position and declining public debt; tight labor market mitigated by migrant workers and higher retirement age
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) - Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2024
$440.558 billion (2024 est.)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) - Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023
$424.937 billion (2023 est.)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) - Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022
$414.592 billion (2022 est.)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) - note
note: data in 2021 dollars
Real GDP growth rate - Real GDP growth rate 2024
3.7% (2024 est.)
Real GDP growth rate - Real GDP growth rate 2023
2.5% (2023 est.)
Real GDP growth rate - Real GDP growth rate 2022
1.5% (2022 est.)
Real GDP growth rate - note
note: annual GDP % growth based on constant local currency
Real GDP per capita - Real GDP per capita 2024
$73,700 (2024 est.)
Real GDP per capita - Real GDP per capita 2023
$71,500 (2023 est.)
Real GDP per capita - Real GDP per capita 2022
$70,200 (2022 est.)
Real GDP per capita - note
note: data in 2021 dollars
GDP (official exchange rate)
$429.457 billion (2024 est.)
GDP (official exchange rate) - note
note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate
Inflation rate (consumer prices) - Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2024
1.4% (2024 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices) - Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2023
3.3% (2023 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices) - Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2022
7.7% (2022 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices) - note
note: annual % change based on consumer prices
GDP - composition, by sector of origin - agriculture
0.7% (2024 est.)
GDP - composition, by sector of origin - industry
24% (2024 est.)
GDP - composition, by sector of origin - services
64% (2024 est.)
GDP - composition, by sector of origin - note
note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data
GDP - composition, by end use - household consumption
45.5% (2023 est.)
GDP - composition, by end use - government consumption
22.5% (2023 est.)
GDP - composition, by end use - investment in fixed capital
22.6% (2023 est.)
GDP - composition, by end use - investment in inventories
0.2% (2023 est.)
GDP - composition, by end use - exports of goods and services
68% (2023 est.)
GDP - composition, by end use - imports of goods and services
-59.8% (2023 est.)
GDP - composition, by end use - note
note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection
Agricultural products
milk, wheat, potatoes, barley, sugar beets, pork, rapeseed, rye, oats, chicken (2023)
Agricultural products - note
note: top ten agricultural products based on tonnage
Industries
wind turbines, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, shipbuilding and refurbishment, iron, steel, nonferrous metals, chemicals, food processing, machinery and transportation equipment, textiles and clothing, electronics, construction, furniture and other wood products
Industrial production growth rate
12% (2024 est.)
Industrial production growth rate - note
note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency
Labor force
3.21 million (2024 est.)
Labor force - note
note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work
Unemployment rate - Unemployment rate 2024
5.6% (2024 est.)
Unemployment rate - Unemployment rate 2023
5.1% (2023 est.)
Unemployment rate - Unemployment rate 2022
4.5% (2022 est.)
Unemployment rate - note
note: % of labor force seeking employment
Youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24) - total
12.1% (2024 est.)
Youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24) - male
12.3% (2024 est.)
Youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24) - female
11.9% (2024 est.)
Youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24) - note
note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment
Population below poverty line
12.4% (2021 est.)
Population below poverty line - note
note: % of population with income below national poverty line
Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income - Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2022
29.3 (2022 est.)
Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income - note
note: index (0-100) of income distribution; higher values represent greater inequality
Average household expenditures - on food
11.9% of household expenditures (2023 est.)
Average household expenditures - on alcohol and tobacco
3.5% of household expenditures (2023 est.)
Household income or consumption by percentage share - lowest 10%
3.6% (2022 est.)
Household income or consumption by percentage share - highest 10%
24.5% (2022 est.)
Household income or consumption by percentage share - note
note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population
Remittances - Remittances 2024
0.4% of GDP (2024 est.)
Remittances - Remittances 2023
0.4% of GDP (2023 est.)
Remittances - Remittances 2022
0.3% of GDP (2022 est.)
Remittances - note
note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities
Budget - revenues
$149.393 billion (2023 est.)
Budget - expenditures
$136.662 billion (2023 est.)
Budget - note
note: central government revenues (excluding grants) and expenditures converted to US dollars at average official exchange rate for year indicated
Public debt - Public debt 2017
35.3% of GDP (2017 est.)
Public debt - note
note: data cover general government debt and include debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities other than the treasury; the data include treasury debt held by foreign entities; the data include debt issued by subnational entities, as well as intra-governmental debt; intragovernmental debt consists of treasury borrowings from surpluses in the social funds, such as for retirement, medical care, and unemployment; debt instruments for the social funds are not sold at public auctions
Taxes and other revenues
31.4% (of GDP) (2023 est.)
Taxes and other revenues - note
note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP
Current account balance - Current account balance 2024
$55.901 billion (2024 est.)
Current account balance - Current account balance 2023
$40.061 billion (2023 est.)
Current account balance - Current account balance 2022
$46.488 billion (2022 est.)
Current account balance - note
note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Exports - Exports 2024
$299.405 billion (2024 est.)
Exports - Exports 2023
$276.646 billion (2023 est.)
Exports - Exports 2022
$283.37 billion (2022 est.)
Exports - note
note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Exports - partners
Germany 13%, USA 10%, Sweden 9%, Netherlands 7%, China 5% (2023)
Exports - partners - note
note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Exports - commodities
packaged medicine, fish, vaccines, refined petroleum, pork (2023)
Exports - commodities - note
note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Imports - Imports 2024
$252.954 billion (2024 est.)
Imports - Imports 2023
$243.478 billion (2023 est.)
Imports - Imports 2022
$245.07 billion (2022 est.)
Imports - note
note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Imports - partners
Germany 18%, Sweden 11%, Norway 10%, Netherlands 9%, China 7% (2023)
Imports - partners - note
note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Imports - commodities
natural gas, cars, garments, packaged medicine, refined petroleum (2023)
Imports - commodities - note
note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold - Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2024
$108.405 billion (2024 est.)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold - Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023
$109.371 billion (2023 est.)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold - Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022
$96.073 billion (2022 est.)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold - note
note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars
Exchange rates - Currency
Danish kroner (DKK) per US dollar -
Exchange rates - Exchange rates 2024
6.894 (2024 est.)
Exchange rates - Exchange rates 2023
6.89 (2023 est.)
Exchange rates - Exchange rates 2022
7.076 (2022 est.)
Exchange rates - Exchange rates 2021
6.287 (2021 est.)
Exchange rates - Exchange rates 2020
6.542 (2020 est.)
Energy
Electricity access - electrification - total population
100% (2022 est.)
Electricity - installed generating capacity
20.794 million kW (2023 est.)
Electricity - consumption
35.253 billion kWh (2023 est.)
Electricity - exports
16.698 billion kWh (2023 est.)
Electricity - imports
19.831 billion kWh (2023 est.)
Electricity - transmission/distribution losses
1.825 billion kWh (2023 est.)
Electricity generation sources - fossil fuels
11.3% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
Electricity generation sources - solar
9.9% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
Electricity generation sources - wind
57.6% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
Electricity generation sources - hydroelectricity
0.1% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
Electricity generation sources - biomass and waste
21.2% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
Coal - consumption
1.135 million metric tons (2023 est.)
Coal - exports
124,000 metric tons (2023 est.)
Coal - imports
1.296 million metric tons (2023 est.)
Petroleum - total petroleum production
63,000 bbl/day (2023 est.)
Petroleum - refined petroleum consumption
151,000 bbl/day (2024 est.)
Petroleum - crude oil estimated reserves
441 million barrels (2021 est.)
Natural gas - production
2.021 billion cubic meters (2023 est.)
Natural gas - consumption
2.309 billion cubic meters (2023 est.)
Natural gas - exports
8.388 billion cubic meters (2023 est.)
Natural gas - imports
8.612 billion cubic meters (2023 est.)
Natural gas - proven reserves
29.534 billion cubic meters (2021 est.)
Energy consumption per capita - Total energy consumption per capita 2023
98.513 million Btu/person (2023 est.)
Communications
Telephones - fixed lines - total subscriptions
698,000 (2024 est.)
Telephones - fixed lines - subscriptions per 100 inhabitants
12 (2024 est.)
Telephones - mobile cellular - total subscriptions
7.57 million (2024 est.)
Telephones - mobile cellular - subscriptions per 100 inhabitants
127 (2024 est.)
Broadcast media
strong public-sector TV presence, with Danmarks Radio (DR) operating 6 channels and TV2 operating roughly a half-dozen channels; private stations are available via satellite and cable feed; DR operates 4 FM radio stations, 10 digital audio stations, and 14 web-based radio stations; 140 commercial and 187 community (non-commercial) radio stations (2019)
Internet country code
.dk
Internet users - percent of population
100% (2024 est.)
Broadband - fixed subscriptions - total
2.65 million (2023 est.)
Broadband - fixed subscriptions - subscriptions per 100 inhabitants
44 (2023 est.)
Transportation
Civil aircraft registration country code prefix
OY
Airports
102 (2025)
Heliports
29 (2025)
Railways - total
2,682 km (2020) 876 km electrified
Merchant marine - total
715 (2023)
Merchant marine - by type
bulk carrier 15, container ship 132, general cargo 69, oil tanker 107, other 392
Ports - total ports
69 (2024)
Ports - large
1
Ports - medium
2
Ports - small
30
Ports - very small
36
Ports - ports with oil terminals
33
Ports - key ports
Abenra, Alborg, Arhus, Assens, Augustenborg, Bandholm, Esbjerg, Faborg, Fredericia, Frederikshavn, Haderslev, Holstebro-Stuer, Kalundborg, Kobenhavn, Kolding, Korsor, Marstal, Middelfart, Naestved, Nakskov, Nyborg, Nykobing, Odense, Randers, Ronne, Rudkobing, Sakskobing, Skagen Havn, Sonderborg, Stubbekobing, Studstrup, Svendborg, Vejle
Military and Security
Military and security forces
Danish Armed Forces (Forsvaret): Royal Danish Army, Royal Danish Navy, Royal Danish Air Force (2025)
Military expenditures - Military Expenditures 2025
3.2% of GDP (2025 est.)
Military expenditures - Military Expenditures 2024
2.3% of GDP (2024 est.)
Military expenditures - Military Expenditures 2023
2% of GDP (2023 est.)
Military expenditures - Military Expenditures 2022
1.4% of GDP (2022 est.)
Military expenditures - Military Expenditures 2021
1.3% of GDP (2021 est.)
Military and security service personnel strengths
approximately 17,000 active-duty military personnel (2025)
Military equipment inventories and acquisitions
the Danish military inventory is comprised of modern European, Israeli, US, and domestically produced weapons and equipment; the Danish defense industry is active in the production of naval vessels, defense electronics, and subcomponents of larger weapons systems, such as the US F-35 fighter aircraft; the major warships of the Royal Danish Navy are produced domestically (2025)
Military service age and obligation
18 years of age for compulsory and voluntary military service for men and women; draftees serve 11 months, including five months of basic training, followed by six months in an operational unit (2025)
Military service age and obligation - note
note 1: Denmark has had compulsory military service since 1849; conscripts are chosen by lottery; conscientious objectors can choose to instead serve 6 months in a non-military position, for example in Beredskabsstyrelsen (dealing with non-military disasters like fires, flood, pollution, etc.) or overseas foreign aid work note 2: women have been able serve in all military occupations, including combat arms, since 1988; military conscription was extended to women in June 2025
Military deployments
Denmark contributes air, ground, and naval forces to a variety of international missions, including grounds troops to NATO's forward defenses in Latvia (2025)
Military - note
the Danish Armed Forces (Forsvaret) have a variety of missions, including enforcing the country’s sovereignty, monitoring Danish waters and airspace, search and rescue, environmental protection, host nation support for alliance partners, international peacekeeping, fulfilling Denmark’s commitments to NATO, and providing assistance to the police for border control, guard tasks, air surveillance, and during national disasters and other emergencies NATO has been a cornerstone of Danish security and defense police since it joined in 1949 as one of the organization’s original members under the North Atlantic Treaty (also known as the Washington Treaty); the Forsvaret regularly exercises with NATO allies and participates in a number of NATO missions, including its Enhanced Forward Presence in Eastern Europe, air policing in the Baltics, naval operations in the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic, and an advisory mission in Iraq; the Forsvaret leads NATO’s Multinational Division – North (inaugurated 2019), a headquarters based in Latvia that supports the defense planning of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and the coordination of regional military activities, including NATO’s forward deployed forces; it also takes part in other international missions for Europe and the UN ranging from peacekeeping in Africa to protecting Europe's external borders by patrolling the Mediterranean Sea in support of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency; Denmark is a member of the EU and voted to join the EU’s Common Defense and Security Policy in a 2022 referendum; the Forsvaret cooperates closely with the militaries of other Nordic countries through the Nordic Defense Cooperation (NORDEFCO; established 2009), which consists of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden in such areas as armaments, training and exercises, and operations; it also has a joint composite special operations command with Belgium and the Netherlands the Forsvaret has an Arctic Command to protect the sovereignty of Denmark in the Arctic region, including the Faroe Islands and Greenland, and conducts maritime pollution prevention, environmental monitoring, fishery inspections, search and rescue, and hydrographical surveys, plus support to governmental science missions; there is also a joint service Special Operations Command (SOKOM), which includes the Sirius Dog Sled Patrol, an elite unit that patrols the most remote parts of northeast Greenland (2025)
Terrorism
Terrorist group(s)
Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS); Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)/Qods Force
Terrorist group(s) - note
note: details about the history, aims, leadership, organization, areas of operation, tactics, targets, weapons, size, and sources of support of the group(s) appear(s) in the Terrorism reference guide
Transnational Issues
Refugees and internally displaced persons - refugees
100,832 (2024 est.)
Refugees and internally displaced persons - stateless persons
8,566 (2024 est.)
Environment
Environmental issues
air pollution, principally from vehicle and power-plant emissions; nitrogen and phosphorus pollution of the North Sea; water pollution from animal wastes and pesticides
International environmental agreements - party to
Air Pollution, Air Pollution-Heavy Metals, Air Pollution-Multi-effect Protocol, Air Pollution-Nitrogen Oxides, Air Pollution-Persistent Organic Pollutants, Air Pollution-Sulphur 85, Air Pollution-Sulphur 94, Air Pollution-Volatile Organic Compounds, Antarctic Treaty, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Climate Change-Paris Agreement, Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping-London Convention, Marine Dumping-London Protocol, Marine Life Conservation, Nuclear Test Ban, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 2006, Wetlands, Whaling
International environmental agreements - signed, but not ratified
Antarctic-Environmental Protection
Climate
temperate; humid and overcast; mild, windy winters and cool summers
Land use - agricultural land
65.5% (2023 est.)
Land use - agricultural land: arable land
arable land: 59.1% (2023 est.)
Land use - agricultural land: permanent crops
permanent crops: 0.7% (2023 est.)
Land use - agricultural land: permanent pasture
permanent pasture: 5.6% (2023 est.)
Land use - forest
16% (2023 est.)
Land use - other
18.5% (2023 est.)
Urbanization - urban population
88.5% of total population (2023)
Urbanization - rate of urbanization
0.54% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Carbon dioxide emissions - total emissions
29.915 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
Carbon dioxide emissions - from coal and metallurgical coke
2.54 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
Carbon dioxide emissions - from petroleum and other liquids
22.535 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
Carbon dioxide emissions - from consumed natural gas
4.841 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
Particulate matter emissions
10.1 micrograms per cubic meter (2019 est.)
Methane emissions - energy
49.7 kt (2022-2024 est.)
Methane emissions - agriculture
236.5 kt (2019-2021 est.)
Methane emissions - waste
54.4 kt (2019-2021 est.)
Methane emissions - other
5.3 kt (2019-2021 est.)
Waste and recycling - municipal solid waste generated annually
4.911 million tons (2024 est.)
Waste and recycling - percent of municipal solid waste recycled
35.4% (2022 est.)
Total water withdrawal - municipal
382.787 million cubic meters (2022)
Total water withdrawal - industrial
45.076 million cubic meters (2022)
Total water withdrawal - agricultural
506.487 million cubic meters (2022)
Total renewable water resources
6 billion cubic meters (2022 est.)
Geoparks - total global geoparks and regional networks
3 (2024)
Geoparks - global geoparks and regional networks
Odsherred; South Fyn Archipelago; Vestjylland (2024)