Greenland population (live estimate)
Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.
Annual growth: -0.185%.
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Key demographic indicators.
This map shows first-level administrative regions (ADM1).
Key Facts
- Continent: Americas
Languages
A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.
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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A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.
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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A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.
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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