Denmark vs Finland: Child and youth population on 1 January by sex and age
Denmark
5.99 million
in 2025
Finland
5.64 million
in 2025
Denmark rank
32nd
Finland rank
33rd
Child and youth population on 1 January by sex and age over time
- Denmark
- Finland
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 5.99 million against 5.64 million in Finland, a difference of 356,760.
That makes Denmark's figure about 1.1 times Finland's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 32nd and Finland ranks 33rd of 65 countries.
Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Finland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.49 million | 5.31 million | 180,225 | Denmark |
| 2010s | 5.66 million | 5.45 million | 210,944 | Denmark |
| 2020s | 5.90 million | 5.57 million | 335,290 | Denmark |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child and youth population on 1 january by sex and age, Denmark or Finland?
- Denmark, at 5.99 million against 5.64 million in Finland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in child and youth population on 1 january by sex and age between Denmark and Finland?
- 356,760, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Finland?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Denmark and Finland rank globally for child and youth population on 1 january by sex and age?
- Denmark ranks 32nd and Finland ranks 33rd of 65 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Child and youth population on 1 January by sex and age. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.