| Area Total | 43,094 sq km |
| Climate | temperate; humid and overcast; mild, windy winters and cool summers |
| Natural Resources | petroleum, natural gas, fish, arable land, salt, limestone, chalk, stone, gravel and sand |
| Imports | Germany 21.3%, Sweden 11.9%, Netherlands 7.8%, China 7.1%, Norway 6.3%, Poland 4% (2017) – machinery and equipment, raw materials and semimanufactures for industry, chemicals, grain and foodstuffs, consumer goods |
| Exports | Germany 15.5%, Sweden 11.6%, UK 8.2%, US 7.5%, Norway 6%, China 4.4%, Netherlands 4.4% (2017) – wind turbines, pharmaceuticals, machinery and instruments, meat and meat products, dairy products, fish, furniture and design |
| Government | parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
| Capital | Copenhagen |
| Population | 5,809,502 (July 2018 est.) |
| Ethnicity | Danish (includes Greenlandic (who are predominantly Inuit) and Faroese) |
| Language | Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic (an Inuit dialect), German (small minority) |
News about Denmark
- 'Status quo not good enough': UK and EU set new date for key summitby The Local Denmark on October 12, 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday that Britain's current relationship with the European Union was "not good enough", as officials confirmed a UK-EU summit will take place on November 20th.
- Rising energy prices mean cost of district heating will go up in Denmark next yearby The Local Denmark on October 12, 2026
A number of district heating companies have already warned that they will be raising their prices next year as a result of rising energy prices.
- LISTED: The best places in Denmark to celebrate Halloween this yearby The Local Denmark on October 12, 2026
It's officially spooky season! Whether you're looking for a fright or just want to get into the autumn spirit and carve some pumpkins, here's our list of the best Halloween events in Denmark.
- Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Mondayby The Local Denmark on October 12, 2026
District heating prices set to rise next year, inflation up due to rising fuel prices and the weather for the autumn holidays. Here's Denmark's news on Monday.
- Proposed EU budget cut back in search for Christmas dealby The Local Denmark on October 11, 2026
Ireland, which holds the EU's rotating presidency, suggested Saturday slashing the bloc's next proposed budget by 140 billion euros ($155 billion), in a quest to bridge deep divisions and reach a deal by the end of the year.
- Inside Denmark: The CPR number hack shows the downside of a high-trust societyby The Local Denmark on October 10, 2026
Our column Inside Denmark takes a closer look at the stories we’ve been talking about over the last seven days. This week, editor Becky Waterton reflects on what this week’s CPR number hack tells us about Denmark.
- On the Agenda: What's happening in Denmark this week?by The Local Denmark on October 10, 2026
Next week sees the autumn holidays, lots of autumnal events, food, Lego, and performances by some true legends. See what else is lined up in this week’s agenda.
- Danish expression of the day: at gå i baglåsby The Local Denmark on October 9, 2026
We've all tried it: you're in the middle of an important project, and your computer freezes. Today's word of the day is a good one to know to help describe those frustrating situations.
- 10 family-friendly activities close to Copenhagen for this year’s autumn holidaysby The Local Denmark on October 9, 2026
This year’s autumn holiday (efterårsferie) runs from October 12th to 18th. During this week, schools across the country take the week off, and although many spend time in summer houses, others may be looking for family friendly activities.
- Denmark cuts pensions and student grants to spend on defenceby The Local Denmark on October 9, 2026
Denmark's new finance minister Peter Hummelgaard admitted that he has had to impose "tough priorities" to make way for higher spending on defence, as he unveiled his first budget in the role.
- KEY POINTS: What's in Denmark's new budget proposal for 2027?by The Local Denmark on October 9, 2026
Denmark's new finance minister Peter Hummelgaard announced the new government's first budget on Friday, with boosts to welfare and defence spending and the elimination of the middle and top-top tax tiers paid for by cuts to student grants, tighter pension rules, and cuts to mortgage interest deductions.
- Cybercriminal claims to have used simple password to hack Danish CPR systemby The Local Denmark on October 9, 2026
An anonymous cybercriminal has claimed responsibility for hacking Denmark's CPR register, telling Danish media that he accessed the service using an extremely simple password: '123456'.
- Danish Climate Council calls for flights from Denmark to be more expensiveby The Local Denmark on October 8, 2026
The number of flights departing from Danish airports continues to rise, with the Danish Climate Council now calling for so-called 'climate fees' on flights to be raised.
- 'Tough but smart': Danish Social Liberal Party outlines goals for citizenship talksby The Local Denmark on October 7, 2026
Denmark’s citizenship freeze has been broken, but the battle over a new screening system is only just beginning, the Social Liberal Party’s citizenship spokesperson tells The Local. His aim is for the new criteria to be "tough but smart".
- TELL US: What do you miss about 'home' that you can't do in Denmark?by The Local Denmark on October 6, 2026
Even if you love living in Denmark and feel at home here, when you've moved to a different country from where you grew up, there will perhaps always be things you miss. What are those things for you?
- How to find a new hobby in Copenhagen this autumnby The Local Denmark on September 2, 2026
Denmark is known for its crafts. From beautiful furniture to famous architecture, and a history of knitting and clothing design, creativity is greatly encouraged in Denmark. For that reason it isn't typically difficult to come across courses to improve your skills. We’ve compiled a list of our favourites.
- Where and when to expect heavy traffic during Denmark's 2026 autumn holidayby The Local Denmark on October 8, 2024
The third week of October is Denmark’s ‘efterårsferie’ or autumn holiday, with schools closed and many people travelling for a few days away. Here’s how that could affect traffic.
- Eight ways you will accidentally annoy your Danish neighboursby The Local Denmark on March 5, 2024
Getting along with your neighbours is essential if you want an easy life - but there are a some house rules in Denmark that you may not even know you're breaking.
- Danish word of the day: myrepatterby The Local Denmark on August 11, 2023
If you want to describe the sensation of a tingle down your spine or are feeling unseasonably cold, you'll be needing today's word of the day.
- EXPLAINED: When should I turn on my heating in Denmark this year?by The Local Denmark on September 22, 2022
Energy costs in Denmark are set to remain high this winter, which will leave many people wondering when they should start heating their homes and by how much. Here's what you need to bear in mind.























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