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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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The United Kingdom’s population is about 11.6× that of Denmark, a difference of 63,249,008.
The United Kingdom’s surface area is 468% larger than that of Denmark, a difference of 200,690 km².
The United Kingdom’s population density is 104% higher than that of Denmark, a difference of 145 /km².
The United Kingdom’s nominal GDP is 768% larger than that of Denmark, a difference of $3.26 trillion.
Denmark’s GDP per capita is 33% higher than that of the United Kingdom, a difference of $17,780.
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Copenhagen
London
5,976,992
69,226,000
42,920 km²
243,610 km²
139 /km²
284 /km²
$424.52 billion · 2024
$3.69 trillion · 2024
$71,026 · 2024
$53,246 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Northern Europe
Northern Europe
Danish krone · DKK · Kr.
British pound · GBP · £
Danish
British, UK
+45
+44
.dk
.uk
DK / DNK
GB / GBR
Europe/Copenhagen
Europe/London
Danmark
United Kingdom
| Measure | Denmark | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Copenhagen | London |
| Population | 5,976,992 | 69,226,000 |
| Surface area | 42,920 km² | 243,610 km² |
| Population density | 139 /km² | 284 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $424.52 billion · 2024 | $3.69 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $71,026 · 2024 | $53,246 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Northern Europe | Northern Europe |
| Currency | Danish krone · DKK · Kr. | British pound · GBP · £ |
| Nationality | Danish | British, UK |
| Phone code | +45 | +44 |
| Internet domain | .dk | .uk |
| ISO codes | DK / DNK | GB / GBR |
| Time zone | Europe/Copenhagen | Europe/London |
| Native name | Danmark | United Kingdom |
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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 →The United Kingdom is an island nation off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A global power for centuries, it shaped the modern world through its empire, the Industrial Revolution, the English language and parliamentary democracy. Its capital, London, is one of the world's leading financial and cultural centres.
Full United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom is London.
United Kingdom has a recorded population of approximately 69,226,000 people.
United Kingdom covers an area of about 243,610 km².
United Kingdom has a population density of roughly 284 /km² (people per square kilometre).
United Kingdom has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.69 trillion as of 2024.
United Kingdom has a GDP per capita of approximately $53,246.
United Kingdom uses the British pound (GBP), with the symbol £.
United Kingdom is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
People from United Kingdom are referred to as British, UK.
The international dialing code for United Kingdom is +44.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for United Kingdom is .uk.
United Kingdom uses the Europe/London time zone.
The United Kingdom is an island nation off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A global power for centuries, it shaped the modern world through its empire, the Industrial Revolution, the English language and parliamentary democracy. Its capital, London, is one of the world's leading financial and cultural centres.