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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Denmark’s population is about 109× that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of 5,922,311.
Denmark’s surface area is 231% larger than that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of 29,960 km².
Denmark’s population density is about 33.0× that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of 135 /km².
Denmark’s nominal GDP is about 105× that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of $420.47 billion.
The Faroe Islands’ GDP per capita is 4.4% higher than that of Denmark, a difference of $3,093.
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Copenhagen
Torshavn
5,976,992
54,681
42,920 km²
12,960 km²
139 /km²
4.2 /km²
$424.52 billion · 2024
$4.05 billion · 2024
$71,026 · 2024
$74,120 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Northern Europe
Northern Europe
Danish krone · DKK · Kr.
Danish krone · DKK · Kr.
Danish
Faroese
+45
+298
.dk
.fo
DK / DNK
FO / FRO
Europe/Copenhagen
Atlantic/Faroe
Danmark
Føroyar
| Measure | Denmark | Faroe Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Copenhagen | Torshavn |
| Population | 5,976,992 | 54,681 |
| Surface area | 42,920 km² | 12,960 km² |
| Population density | 139 /km² | 4.2 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $424.52 billion · 2024 | $4.05 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $71,026 · 2024 | $74,120 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Northern Europe | Northern Europe |
| Currency | Danish krone · DKK · Kr. | Danish krone · DKK · Kr. |
| Nationality | Danish | Faroese |
| Phone code | +45 | +298 |
| Internet domain | .dk | .fo |
| ISO codes | DK / DNK | FO / FRO |
| Time zone | Europe/Copenhagen | Atlantic/Faroe |
| Native name | Danmark | Føroyar |
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Denmark, a Scandinavian gem perched at the tip of Northern Europe, blends historic charm with cutting‑edge design, offering visitors a seamless mix of tranquil coastlines, vibrant cities, and a renowned commitment to sustainability.
Full Denmark profile →The Faroe Islands, an autonomous archipelago of Denmark, lie in the North Atlantic between Iceland, Norway, and Scotland. Known for dramatic cliffs, mist‑shrouded valleys, and a resilient seafaring population, the islands offer a blend of rugged natural beauty and a close‑knit community spirit.
Full Faroe Islands profile →The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen.
Denmark has a recorded population of approximately 5,976,992 people.
Denmark covers an area of about 42,920 km².
Denmark has a population density of roughly 139 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Denmark has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $424.52 billion as of 2024.
Denmark has a GDP per capita of approximately $71,026.
Denmark uses the Danish krone (DKK), with the symbol Kr..
Denmark is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Denmark is Danmark.
People from Denmark are referred to as Danish.
The international dialing code for Denmark is +45.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Denmark is .dk.
Denmark uses the Europe/Copenhagen time zone.
Denmark, a Scandinavian gem perched at the tip of Northern Europe, blends historic charm with cutting‑edge design, offering visitors a seamless mix of tranquil coastlines, vibrant cities, and a renowned commitment to sustainability.
The capital of Faroe Islands is Torshavn.
Faroe Islands has a recorded population of approximately 54,681 people.
Faroe Islands covers an area of about 12,960 km².
Faroe Islands has a population density of roughly 4.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Faroe Islands has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.05 billion as of 2024.
Faroe Islands has a GDP per capita of approximately $74,120.
Faroe Islands uses the Danish krone (DKK), with the symbol Kr..
Faroe Islands is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Faroe Islands is Føroyar.
People from Faroe Islands are referred to as Faroese.
The international dialing code for Faroe Islands is +298.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Faroe Islands is .fo.
Faroe Islands uses the Atlantic/Faroe time zone.
The Faroe Islands, an autonomous archipelago of Denmark, lie in the North Atlantic between Iceland, Norway, and Scotland. Known for dramatic cliffs, mist‑shrouded valleys, and a resilient seafaring population, the islands offer a blend of rugged natural beauty and a close‑knit community spirit.