What is the population of Greenland in 2026?
Greenland has a population of 56,831 people (2025 estimate), which is 209th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Population 2025
56,831
0.00% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
−0.01%
−5 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
0/km²
410,450 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
35.1 years
Life expectancy 70.3 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Greenland
With a population of 56,831, Greenland ranks 207th globally and spans 410,450 km² across North America. The territory experiences zero annual population growth, and its median age of 35.1 years reflects a mature demographic. Life expectancy stands at 70.3 years, while the fertility rate of 1.7 births per woman indicates below-replacement reproduction.
Despite vast land area, Greenland is predominantly urban, with 89% of residents in towns and cities. The capital is Nuuk. Economically, the territory achieves a notably high GDP per capita of $58,499. The population speaks Greenlandic and uses the krone as currency. Governance operates as a parliamentary monarchy.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Nuuk
- Continent
- North America
- ISO codes
- GL · GRL
- Demonym
- Greenlandic
- Currency
- krone (DKK kr.)
- Government
- Parliamentary monarchy
- Time zone
- UTC−04:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +299
- Internet TLD
- .gl
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- Greenlandic
Demographics
Economy
Not published for Greenland: Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
Not published for Greenland: Infant Mortality, Health Spending, Maternal Mortality.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for Greenland.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for Greenland.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Greenland.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 20.8%
- Age 15–64
- 68.4%
- Age 65+
- 10.8%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 0 |
| 95-99 | 2 | 4 |
| 90-94 | 17 | 30 |
| 85-89 | 63 | 89 |
| 80-84 | 256 | 281 |
| 75-79 | 489 | 379 |
| 70-74 | 875 | 731 |
| 65-69 | 1,597 | 1,226 |
| 60-64 | 2,212 | 1,912 |
| 55-59 | 2,438 | 2,114 |
| 50-54 | 1,669 | 1,336 |
| 45-49 | 1,563 | 1,312 |
| 40-44 | 1,940 | 1,694 |
| 35-39 | 2,225 | 2,055 |
| 30-34 | 2,387 | 2,279 |
| 25-29 | 2,119 | 2,039 |
| 20-24 | 1,761 | 1,672 |
| 15-19 | 1,782 | 1,678 |
| 10-14 | 1,901 | 1,788 |
| 5-9 | 2,041 | 1,932 |
| 0-4 | 2,025 | 1,931 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 23,209 |
| 1960 | 32,105 |
| 1970 | 45,465 |
| 1980 | 50,111 |
| 1990 | 55,630 |
| 2000 | 56,209 |
| 2010 | 56,614 |
| 2020 | 56,080 |
| 2030 | 55,050 |
| 2040 | 52,672 |
| 2050 | 49,898 |
| 2060 | 47,364 |
| 2070 | 44,597 |
| 2080 | 41,853 |
| 2090 | 39,491 |
| 2100 | 37,230 |
How Greenland Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Greenland | 57K |
Major Cities in Greenland
1 metropolitan area in our city dataset.
- Nuuk20K · +0.35%
Greenland Population FAQ
Is the population of Greenland growing or shrinking?
Greenland's population is shrinking at −0.01% per year, a change of roughly 5 people annually.
What is the capital of Greenland?
The capital of Greenland is Nuuk.
What is the largest city in Greenland?
Nuuk is the largest metropolitan area in Greenland, with about 20K people.
How densely populated is Greenland?
Greenland has 0/km² across 410,450 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Greenland?
Life expectancy at birth in Greenland is 70.3 years (2024).
What is the median age in Greenland?
The median age in Greenland is 35.1 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Greenland in?
Greenland is in North America.