Denmark vs Ireland: Child and youth population on 1 January by sex and age
Denmark
5.99 million
in 2025
Ireland
5.44 million
in 2025
Denmark rank
32nd
Ireland rank
35th
Child and youth population on 1 January by sex and age over time
- Denmark
- Ireland
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 5.99 million against 5.44 million in Ireland, a difference of 552,450.
That makes Denmark's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 32nd and Ireland ranks 35th of 65 countries.
Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.49 million | 4.49 million | 1.00 million | Denmark |
| 2010s | 5.66 million | 4.70 million | 965,242 | Denmark |
| 2020s | 5.90 million | 5.22 million | 687,620 | 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 Ireland?
- Denmark, at 5.99 million against 5.44 million in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in child and youth population on 1 january by sex and age between Denmark and Ireland?
- 552,450, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ireland?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Denmark and Ireland rank globally for child and youth population on 1 january by sex and age?
- Denmark ranks 32nd and Ireland ranks 35th 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.