Denmark vs Finland: Total population in thousands
Denmark
6,003
in 2025
Finland
5,623
in 2025
Denmark rank
42nd
Finland rank
44th
Total population in thousands over time
- Denmark
- Finland
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 6,003 against 5,623 in Finland, a difference of 380.
That makes Denmark's figure about 1.1 times Finland's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 42nd and Finland ranks 44th of 75 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 | 5,421 | 5,246 | 174.61 | Denmark |
| 2010s | 5,676 | 5,459 | 216.79 | Denmark |
| 2020s | 5,920 | 5,580 | 339.57 | Denmark |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in thousands, Denmark or Finland?
- Denmark, at 6,003 against 5,623 in Finland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population in thousands between Denmark and Finland?
- 380, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Finland?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Denmark and Finland rank globally for total population in thousands?
- Denmark ranks 42nd and Finland ranks 44th of 75 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.