Greenland

"An autonomous Danish territory, the world's largest island, known for its ice sheet and Inuit culture."

North America

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Autonomous Territory of Denmark

Capital City

Nuuk

64.18°, -51.75°

Official Languages

Greenlandic

Population

56.87K

Total Area

2.17M km²

Population Density

0.03 people per km²

Currency

krone

kr.

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

56,865

Total Population+0.4%

2023
71.5 years

Life Expectancy

2023
87.9%

Urban Population

2023
1.77

Fertility Rate

2023
69.5%

Internet Users

2017

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

$3.2B

GDP+1.3%

2021
$57.1K

GDP per Capita

2021

Frequently Asked Questions About Greenland

What is the capital of Greenland?

Greenland's capital city is Nuuk.

What is the population of Greenland?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Greenland is approximately 56.87K people.

How large is Greenland?

Greenland spans a total area of approximately 2,166,086 square kilometers (836,330.14 square miles).

Which continent is Greenland in?

Greenland is located in Americas, specifically within the North America subregion.

What is the GDP of Greenland?

According to estimates from 2021, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Greenland is approximately $3.24B USD.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.