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Quick Facts About Denmark

Looking for some facts about Denmark? Then you have come to the right place. Scroll this page to find a wide variety of facts about Denmark and click on each for an elaboration.

Denmark is a bicycle nation

In Denmark, people bike in all kinds of weather. With a total of 12,000 km (7,500 miles) of bikelanes, commuting is green, quick, and safe!

The world's first Ministry of Environment was Danish

Ever since the establishment in 1971, Denmark has been a frontrunner when it comes to green thinking.

Punctuality is a big deal

Danes are efficient workers and being on time for meetings and appointments - and dinner time - is an integrated part of the Danish DNA. Read more about the Danish people and culture.

6,031,247 people live in Denmark

The average life expectancy is 83 years for women and 79 years for men. 10,5% of the people living in Denmark are born in a foreign country.

Denmark has one of the oldest monarchies in the world

From current monarch His Majesty King Frederik X, the Danish monarchy dates back to the first Viking kings of Denmark more than 1000 years ago.

The Parliament is called 'Folketinget'

Out of Folketinget's 179 members, Greenland and the Faroe Islands have 2 representatives each. Together the three countries constitute the Realm of Denmark.

41% of energy comes from wind

Out of all the OECD countries, Denmark produces twice as much wind energy per capita as the runner-up.
That's world record!

DKK 16 billion goes to development aid each year

Denmark is one of only few countries to provide the UN recommended minimum of 0.7% of GNI in development aid per year.

42,956.7 km2 is the size of Denmark

When not including Greenland and the Faroe Islands, Denmark is the smallest country in Scandinavia and the 22nd smallest in Europe.

You are never more than 50 km from the sea

The sea is important to Danes. Since before the Vikings, Denmark has been a seafaring nation. In fact, no point in Denmark is further than 50 km (31 miles) from the sea.

Denmark has five national parks

The national parks hold some of Denmark’s most unique and valuable nature. Read more about the Danish national parks. (In Danish)

The highest point is 172 metres

Denmark is quite flat. The highest point is the hill Yding Skovhøj which reaches merely 172,54 metres (566 feet) above sea level.

A Danish is actually called 'Vienna bread'

The Danish word for a Danish is 'Wienerbrød' (Vienna bread). The confusion is complete!

Most Danes are happy to pay taxes

Danish taxes are among the highest in the world. However, the social welfare system provides everyone with a high level of social security by offering free education and free access to healthcare.

More bikes than cars cross the city centre of Copenhagen

In 2016, the number of cyclists crossing the city centre of Copenhagen exceeded the number of cars for the first time. The number of bikes keeps rising!

10% of all globally traded goods are transported by Danish shipping containers

Denmark has always been a maritime superpower. And Danish shipping has become increasingly sustainable.

Dannebrog is the world's oldest national flag

According to legend, Dannebrog fell from the sky at the Battle of Lyndanisse in Estonia in 1219 leading the Danish King Valdemar II to victory during his crusade to the Baltic States.

Handball was invented in Denmark in 1897

The two school teachers R.N. Ernst and Holger Nielsen invented handball back in 1897. Since then, Denmark has won several medals and championships in the handball court. Read more about Danes and sport.

Denmark is among the least corrupt countries in the world

Denmark tops the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index as least corrupt country in the world.

H.C. Andersen is probably the most famous Dane

The famous fairytales of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) such as ‘The Little Mermaid’ and ‘The Ugly Duckling’ have been translated into more than 160 languages.

'New Nordic' has advanced Danish cuisine

Denmark is famous for more than ‘smørrebrød’. New Nordic cuisine, with its focus on seasonal food, has put Denmark on the gastronomic world map.

The national dish is 'stegt flæsk' (fried pork)

The dish is usually served with potatoes and parsley sauce.
Bon appetite or 'velbekomme', as we say in Danish!

Danish hierarchy is the flattest in the world

This is because people relate to one another as equals regardless of job titles and formal positions according to the Global Competitive Report 2019.

The swan is Denmark's national bird

The swan also plays a central role in the famous H.C. Andersen fairytale ‘The Ugly Ducking’ (1843). The story is about an insecure duckling that matures into a big, beautiful swan.

Do you know a 'tidsoptimist'?

The Danish word 'tidsoptimist' (time optimist) describes a person who is always late because they are too optimistic about how much time a task takes.

When police conducts speed checks...

...it is called 'fartkontrol'.

Denmark was the first country to appoint a Tech Ambassador

Since September 2017, the Danish Tech Embassy has elevated technology to a foreign policy priority as part of the ‘TechPlomacy’-initiative.

Denmark has been part of the EU since 1973

Denmark has 13 members in the European Parliament.

Denmark appointed the world’s first female minister

As Minister of Education, Nina Bang became the first female minister in an internationally recognised government back in 1924.

Trust is a cornerstone

In Denmark, trust is the basis of most social interactions, and Danes trust each other, businesses, and government.

Constitution Day is 5 June

The first constitution was signed on 5 June 1849, and established Denmark as a constitutional monarchy.
Read more about Danish politics and the government.

Parental leave is generous

Women receive paid leave for 18 weeks and men for two weeks. Additionally, parents split up to 32 weeks paid leave. Read more about Danish work life balance.

Denmark is world champion in public digitisation

Denmark is the world's best in digital governance, according to the biennial UN E-Government Development Index (EGDI) 2020.

Danish cuisine has earned 35 Michelin stars

In 2020, 28 Danish restaurants received 35 Michelin stars in total. Danish ‘Geranium’ is one of only two restaurants in Scandinavia with three of the prestigious stars.

Denmark was the first country to allow same-sex partnerships

Same-sex registered partnerships became legal in 1989. In 2012, the Danish parliament legalised same-sex marriage, granting equal rights for all marriages. Read more about gender equality in Denmark

Sarcasm and self-irony is Danish humor in a nutshell

Danes love making fun of themselves. Self-irony is even practised at the workplace!

Danes always wait for green light

People always wait for the green light – also if no cars or bikes are around. In fact, the police hands out tickets for jaywalking - so don't say we didn't warn you :-)

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