Capital of Denmark: Copenhagen
The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen. Denmark sits in Europe, has a population of 5,882,261, and uses the DKK. Official languages include Danish.
Quick facts
- Capital: Copenhagen
- Continent: Europe
- Population: ~5,882,261
- Area: 43,094 km²
- Population density: 136 people per km²
- Official language: Danish
- Currency: DKK
- ISO code: DK
How big is Denmark?
By population, Denmark ranks 114th in the world, holding roughly 0.07% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 130th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Denmark has 136 people per square kilometre, which is about 2.3 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Europe, Denmark is the 22th most populous country of 46.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Denmark in population are Congo (5,970,424) and Singapore (5,975,689).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Netherlands (41,850 km²) and Switzerland (41,285 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Danish is listed as an official language of Denmark alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Denmark uses the DKK, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Denmark in Europe
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Russia, Germany, United Kingdom and France.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Europe is the block Denmark belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Denmark and a page on the flag of Denmark.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Denmark?
The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen.
What is the population of Denmark?
About 5,882,261, making it the 114th most populous country in the world.
How big is Denmark?
43,094 square kilometres, ranking 130th by land area, at a density of 136 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Denmark use?
The DKK, which no other country uses.