Danish Speaking Countries (2026)
Danish is spoken in 2 countries across 1 region (Europe). The combined population of all Danish-speaking countries is approximately 6 million people, covering a total land area of 44,487 km虏.
Denmark is the largest Danish-speaking country by population, home to 99.1% of the total Danish-speaking population. It is also the largest by land area at 43,094 km虏.
The second most populous Danish-speaking country is Faroe Islands with 54,885 people (0.9% of total). The average population density across all Danish-speaking countries is 136 people per km虏. These countries use 2 different currencies, including Danish krone, Faroese kr贸na.
Countries
2
Total Population
6M
Most Populous
Denmark
Largest by Area
Denmark
Population Share by Country
Proportion of total Danish-speaking population per country
Denmark99.1% 路 6,011,488
Faroe Islands0.9% 路 54,885All Danish-Speaking Countries
| # | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denmark | 6,011,488 |
| 2 | Faroe Islands | 54,885 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries speak Danish?
Danish is an official or recognized language in 2 countries across 1 region (Europe).
What is the most populous Danish-speaking country?
Denmark is the most populous Danish-speaking country with a population of 6,011,488, accounting for 99.1% of all Danish-speaking people.
What is the total population of Danish-speaking countries?
The combined population of all 2 Danish-speaking countries is approximately 6 million, covering a total land area of 44,487 km虏.
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Danish-speaking countries span 1 region. Explore each region for more population data.