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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Denmark’s population is 7.3% larger than that of Norway, a difference of 404,713.
Norway’s surface area is about 14.6× that of Denmark, a difference of 581,580 km².
Denmark’s population density is about 15.6× that of Norway, a difference of 130 /km².
Norway’s nominal GDP is 14% larger than that of Denmark, a difference of $59.07 billion.
Norway’s GDP per capita is 22% higher than that of Denmark, a difference of $15,759.
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Copenhagen
Oslo
5,976,992
5,572,279
42,920 km²
624,500 km²
139 /km²
8.9 /km²
$424.52 billion · 2024
$483.59 billion · 2024
$71,026 · 2024
$86,785 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Northern Europe
Northern Europe
Danish krone · DKK · Kr.
Norwegian krone · NOK · ko
Danish
Norwegian
+45
+47
.dk
.no
DK / DNK
NO / NOR
Europe/Copenhagen
Europe/Oslo
Danmark
Norge
| Measure | Denmark | Norway |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Copenhagen | Oslo |
| Population | 5,976,992 | 5,572,279 |
| Surface area | 42,920 km² | 624,500 km² |
| Population density | 139 /km² | 8.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $424.52 billion · 2024 | $483.59 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $71,026 · 2024 | $86,785 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Northern Europe | Northern Europe |
| Currency | Danish krone · DKK · Kr. | Norwegian krone · NOK · ko |
| Nationality | Danish | Norwegian |
| Phone code | +45 | +47 |
| Internet domain | .dk | .no |
| ISO codes | DK / DNK | NO / NOR |
| Time zone | Europe/Copenhagen | Europe/Oslo |
| Native name | Danmark | Norge |
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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 →Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe whose mountainous coastline, fjords, and islands are famously sculpted by glaciers. Its vast, sparsely populated interior is largely uninhabited.
Full Norway 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 Norway is Oslo.
Norway has a recorded population of approximately 5,572,279 people.
Norway covers an area of about 624,500 km².
Norway has a population density of roughly 8.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Norway has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $483.59 billion as of 2024.
Norway has a GDP per capita of approximately $86,785.
Norway uses the Norwegian krone (NOK), with the symbol ko.
Norway is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Norway is Norge.
People from Norway are referred to as Norwegian.
The international dialing code for Norway is +47.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Norway is .no.
Norway uses the Europe/Oslo time zone.
Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe whose mountainous coastline, fjords, and islands are famously sculpted by glaciers. Its vast, sparsely populated interior is largely uninhabited.