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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Denmark’s population is 11% larger than that of Ireland, a difference of 581,202.
Ireland’s surface area is 64% larger than that of Denmark, a difference of 27,360 km².
Denmark’s population density is 81% higher than that of Ireland, a difference of 62.5 /km².
Ireland’s nominal GDP is 43% larger than that of Denmark, a difference of $184.63 billion.
Ireland’s GDP per capita is 59% higher than that of Denmark, a difference of $41,868.
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Copenhagen
Dublin
5,976,992
5,395,790
42,920 km²
70,280 km²
139 /km²
76.8 /km²
$424.52 billion · 2024
$609.16 billion · 2024
$71,026 · 2024
$112,895 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Northern Europe
Northern Europe
Danish krone · DKK · Kr.
Euro · EUR · €
Danish
Irish
+45
+353
.dk
.ie
DK / DNK
IE / IRL
Europe/Copenhagen
Europe/Dublin
Danmark
Éire
| Measure | Denmark | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Copenhagen | Dublin |
| Population | 5,976,992 | 5,395,790 |
| Surface area | 42,920 km² | 70,280 km² |
| Population density | 139 /km² | 76.8 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $424.52 billion · 2024 | $609.16 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $71,026 · 2024 | $112,895 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Northern Europe | Northern Europe |
| Currency | Danish krone · DKK · Kr. | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Danish | Irish |
| Phone code | +45 | +353 |
| Internet domain | .dk | .ie |
| ISO codes | DK / DNK | IE / IRL |
| Time zone | Europe/Copenhagen | Europe/Dublin |
| Native name | Danmark | Éire |
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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 →Ireland, the Emerald Isle, enchants visitors with its rolling green landscapes, rich mythic heritage, and warm hospitality, making it a beloved destination at the western edge of Europe.
Full Ireland 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 Ireland is Dublin.
Ireland has a recorded population of approximately 5,395,790 people.
Ireland covers an area of about 70,280 km².
Ireland has a population density of roughly 76.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Ireland has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $609.16 billion as of 2024.
Ireland has a GDP per capita of approximately $112,895.
Ireland uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Ireland is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Ireland is Éire.
People from Ireland are referred to as Irish.
The international dialing code for Ireland is +353.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ireland is .ie.
Ireland uses the Europe/Dublin time zone.
Ireland, the Emerald Isle, enchants visitors with its rolling green landscapes, rich mythic heritage, and warm hospitality, making it a beloved destination at the western edge of Europe.