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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Denmark’s population is about 15.5× that of Iceland, a difference of 5,590,486.
Iceland’s surface area is 140% larger than that of Denmark, a difference of 60,080 km².
Denmark’s population density is about 37.1× that of Iceland, a difference of 136 /km².
Denmark’s nominal GDP is about 12.8× that of Iceland, a difference of $391.27 billion.
Iceland’s GDP per capita is 21% higher than that of Denmark, a difference of $15,014.
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Copenhagen
Reykjavik
5,976,992
386,506
42,920 km²
103,000 km²
139 /km²
3.8 /km²
$424.52 billion · 2024
$33.26 billion · 2024
$71,026 · 2024
$86,041 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Northern Europe
Northern Europe
Danish krone · DKK · Kr.
Icelandic króna · ISK · ko
Danish
Icelandic
+45
+354
.dk
.is
DK / DNK
IS / ISL
Europe/Copenhagen
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Danmark
Ísland
| Measure | Denmark | Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Copenhagen | Reykjavik |
| Population | 5,976,992 | 386,506 |
| Surface area | 42,920 km² | 103,000 km² |
| Population density | 139 /km² | 3.8 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $424.52 billion · 2024 | $33.26 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $71,026 · 2024 | $86,041 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Northern Europe | Northern Europe |
| Currency | Danish krone · DKK · Kr. | Icelandic króna · ISK · ko |
| Nationality | Danish | Icelandic |
| Phone code | +45 | +354 |
| Internet domain | .dk | .is |
| ISO codes | DK / DNK | IS / ISL |
| Time zone | Europe/Copenhagen | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Native name | Danmark | Ísland |
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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 →Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is a Nordic island nation in the North Atlantic renowned for its stark natural beauty, vibrant arts scene, and progressive society.
Full Iceland 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 Iceland is Reykjavik.
Iceland has a recorded population of approximately 386,506 people.
Iceland covers an area of about 103,000 km².
Iceland has a population density of roughly 3.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Iceland has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $33.26 billion as of 2024.
Iceland has a GDP per capita of approximately $86,041.
Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (ISK), with the symbol ko.
Iceland is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Iceland is Ísland.
People from Iceland are referred to as Icelandic.
The international dialing code for Iceland is +354.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Iceland is .is.
Iceland uses the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone.
Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is a Nordic island nation in the North Atlantic renowned for its stark natural beauty, vibrant arts scene, and progressive society.