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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Denmark’s population is 220% larger than that of Latvia, a difference of 4,110,868.
Latvia’s surface area is 50% larger than that of Denmark, a difference of 21,670 km².
Denmark’s population density is 382% higher than that of Latvia, a difference of 110 /km².
Denmark’s nominal GDP is 872% larger than that of Latvia, a difference of $380.84 billion.
Denmark’s GDP per capita is 203% higher than that of Latvia, a difference of $47,617.
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Copenhagen
Riga
5,976,992
1,866,124
42,920 km²
64,590 km²
139 /km²
28.9 /km²
$424.52 billion · 2024
$43.68 billion · 2024
$71,026 · 2024
$23,409 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Northern Europe
Northern Europe
Danish krone · DKK · Kr.
Euro · EUR · €
Danish
Latvian
+45
+371
.dk
.lv
DK / DNK
LV / LVA
Europe/Copenhagen
Europe/Riga
Danmark
Latvija
| Measure | Denmark | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Copenhagen | Riga |
| Population | 5,976,992 | 1,866,124 |
| Surface area | 42,920 km² | 64,590 km² |
| Population density | 139 /km² | 28.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $424.52 billion · 2024 | $43.68 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $71,026 · 2024 | $23,409 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Northern Europe | Northern Europe |
| Currency | Danish krone · DKK · Kr. | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Danish | Latvian |
| Phone code | +45 | +371 |
| Internet domain | .dk | .lv |
| ISO codes | DK / DNK | LV / LVA |
| Time zone | Europe/Copenhagen | Europe/Riga |
| Native name | Danmark | Latvija |
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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 →Latvia, officially the Republic of Latvia, is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bounded to the southwest by Lithuania, to the southeast by Russia, to the northeast by Estonia, and to the west by the Baltic Sea. Latvia has a population of approximately 1.9 million people and its capital and largest city is Riga.
Full Latvia 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 Latvia is Riga.
Latvia has a recorded population of approximately 1,866,124 people.
Latvia covers an area of about 64,590 km².
Latvia has a population density of roughly 28.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Latvia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $43.68 billion as of 2024.
Latvia has a GDP per capita of approximately $23,409.
Latvia uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Latvia is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Latvia is Latvija.
People from Latvia are referred to as Latvian.
The international dialing code for Latvia is +371.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Latvia is .lv.
Latvia uses the Europe/Riga time zone.
Latvia, officially the Republic of Latvia, is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bounded to the southwest by Lithuania, to the southeast by Russia, to the northeast by Estonia, and to the west by the Baltic Sea. Latvia has a population of approximately 1.9 million people and its capital and largest city is Riga.