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Denmark
6,231,831
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Ireland
5,235,444
Population nowAs of 2026, Denmark has a population of about 6,231,831 while Ireland has about 5,235,444 — a difference of 996,387 people. Ireland is growing faster (0.9% per year).
| Denmark | Metric | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9% | Growth rate / yr | 0.9% |
| 17.0 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 17.0 |
| 8.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 8.0 |
| 144.6 | Density / km² | 74.5 |
| 50.0% | Male % | 50.0% |
| 85.0% | Literacy % | 85.0% |
| 17.0% | Smoking % | 17.0% |
| 76.5 | Life expectancy | 76.8 |