Denmark
Country Data Dashboard
| Government type: | parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
| Capital: | Copenhagen |
| Languages: | Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic (an Inuit dialect), German (small minority); note - English is the predominant second language |
People & Society
Ethnicity (2023 est.)
Religion (2024 est.)
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Economy
Economic overview
high-income, EU member, trade-oriented Nordic economy; growth driven by pharmaceuticals, energy and services; large share of employment in public sector; fixed exchange rate pegged to euro; strong fiscal position; tight labor market addressed by migrant workers and higher average retirement age
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) in Billion $
Real GDP per capita in $
Exports & Imports in billion $
Top 5 Import Partner in 2022 (54%)
Top 5 Import Commodities in 2022
- garments 👕
- cars 🚗
- refined petroleum ⛽
- electricity ⚡
- packaged medicine 💊
Top 5 Export Partner in 2022 (54%)
Top 5 Export Commodities in 2022
- packaged medicine 💊
- garments 👕
- fish 🐟
- electricity ⚡
- refined petroleum ⛽
Geography
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Area
Natural resources
- petroleum 🛢️
- natural gas 💨
- fish 🐟
- arable land 🌱
- salt 🧂
- limestone 🪨
- chalk ⚪🪨
- stone 🪨
- gravel and sand 🏜️
Climate
temperate; humid and overcast; mild, windy winters and cool summers
Historical Background Information
Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is part of the general political and economic integration of Europe. It joined NATO in 1949 and the EEC (now the EU) in 1973. The country has opted out of certain elements of the EU's Maastricht Treaty, including the European Economic and Monetary Union and justice and home affairs issues. a 2022 referendum resulted in the removal of Denmark's 30-year opt-out on defense issues, now allowing Denmark to participate fully in the EU's Common Security and Defense Policy.