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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Denmark’s population is 6.4% larger than that of Finland, a difference of 357,081.
Finland’s surface area is 689% larger than that of Denmark, a difference of 295,560 km².
Denmark’s population density is 739% higher than that of Finland, a difference of 123 /km².
Denmark’s nominal GDP is 42% larger than that of Finland, a difference of $125.83 billion.
Denmark’s GDP per capita is 34% higher than that of Finland, a difference of $17,877.
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Copenhagen
Helsinki
5,976,992
5,619,911
42,920 km²
338,480 km²
139 /km²
16.6 /km²
$424.52 billion · 2024
$298.70 billion · 2024
$71,026 · 2024
$53,150 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Northern Europe
Northern Europe
Danish krone · DKK · Kr.
Euro · EUR · €
Danish
Finnish
+45
+358
.dk
.fi
DK / DNK
FI / FIN
Europe/Copenhagen
Europe/Helsinki
Danmark
Suomi
| Measure | Denmark | Finland |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Copenhagen | Helsinki |
| Population | 5,976,992 | 5,619,911 |
| Surface area | 42,920 km² | 338,480 km² |
| Population density | 139 /km² | 16.6 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $424.52 billion · 2024 | $298.70 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $71,026 · 2024 | $53,150 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Northern Europe | Northern Europe |
| Currency | Danish krone · DKK · Kr. | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Danish | Finnish |
| Phone code | +45 | +358 |
| Internet domain | .dk | .fi |
| ISO codes | DK / DNK | FI / FIN |
| Time zone | Europe/Copenhagen | Europe/Helsinki |
| Native name | Danmark | Suomi |
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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 →Finland, the Nordic gem of the north, is renowned for its pristine lakes, dense boreal forests, and a society that consistently tops global happiness rankings.
Full Finland 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 Finland is Helsinki.
Finland has a recorded population of approximately 5,619,911 people.
Finland covers an area of about 338,480 km².
Finland has a population density of roughly 16.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Finland has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $298.70 billion as of 2024.
Finland has a GDP per capita of approximately $53,150.
Finland uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Finland is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Finland is Suomi.
People from Finland are referred to as Finnish.
The international dialing code for Finland is +358.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Finland is .fi.
Finland uses the Europe/Helsinki time zone.
Finland, the Nordic gem of the north, is renowned for its pristine lakes, dense boreal forests, and a society that consistently tops global happiness rankings.