Denmark vs Ireland: Population on 1 January by broad age group, sex and other typologies
Denmark
1.41 million
in 2025
Ireland
1.56 million
in 2025
Denmark rank
20th
Ireland rank
19th
Population on 1 January by broad age group, sex and other typologies over time
- Denmark
- Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 1.56 million against 1.41 million in Denmark, a difference of 142,740.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Denmark's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 20th and Ireland ranks 19th of 37 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.28 million | 1.32 million | 37,018 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 1.37 million | 1.48 million | 107,277 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population on 1 january by broad age group, sex and other typologies, Denmark or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 1.56 million against 1.41 million in Denmark as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population on 1 january by broad age group, sex and other typologies between Denmark and Ireland?
- 142,740, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ireland?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2025.
- How do Denmark and Ireland rank globally for population on 1 january by broad age group, sex and other typologies?
- Denmark ranks 20th and Ireland ranks 19th of 37 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Population on 1 January by broad age group, sex and other typologies. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.