Greenland

All demographic indicators on this page are based on UN mid 2025 estimates unless stated otherwise.

Greenland population (live estimate)

Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.

55,000

Annual growth: -0.185%.

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Official population estimates

World population
55,000
Median age
35.1
Population growth rate (%)
-0.185 ▼ Population is declining

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Key Facts

  • Continent: Americas

Languages

A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.

Official language
Minority language
0
Working / administrative language
0

Greenland’s primary language is Kalaallisut (Greenlandic), an Inuit language and the official language of the territory. Danish is widely used in administration, higher education, and commerce. English also has increasing presence among younger speakers.

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Religions

A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.

Dominant religion
Largest share
Number of religions
0

Most of Greenland’s population lives in coastal towns and settlements, with Nuuk as the main urban center. Indigenous Greenlanders form the vast majority of the population, sustaining strong linguistic and cultural traditions.

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Cities

A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.

Largest city
Number of cities
0

The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.

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