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Ireland
5,235,445
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Denmark
6,231,838
Population nowAs of 2026, Ireland has a population of about 5,235,445 while Denmark has about 6,231,838 — a difference of 996,393 people. Denmark is growing faster (0.9% per year).
| Ireland | Metric | Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9% | Growth rate / yr | 0.9% |
| 17.0 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 17.0 |
| 8.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 8.0 |
| 74.5 | Density / km² | 144.6 |
| 50.0% | Male % | 50.0% |
| 85.0% | Literacy % | 85.0% |
| 17.0% | Smoking % | 17.0% |
| 76.8 | Life expectancy | 76.5 |