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🇬🇱 Greenland
Population: 56,831 in 2025 for Greenland (North America), position 198 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Greenland: $58,499 /inh. (2023), ranking 25 out of 211. Economic growth is 0.9 % (2023).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Greenland, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Population covered by at least one social benefit (1/210), Access to basic drinking water (1/211), Open defecation (1/211).
Weaknesses – Greenland, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Population living less than 5 m above sea level (209/212), GDP growth (176/211), Access to basic sanitation (167/211).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Greenland has $58,499 /inh., above the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
- GDP growth: Greenland has 0.9 %, below the regional median (North America: 3.1 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $78,906 /inh. | 2023 | 20 of 201 |
| GDP per capita | $58,499 /inh. | 2023 | 25 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $34,800 /inh. | 2007 | 45 of 205 |
| GDP per capita growth | 0.5 % | 2023 | 165 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 0.9 % | 2023 | 176 of 211 |
| GDP | $3.3B | 2023 | 178 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $4.5B | 2023 | 179 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2020 | 189 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 1.9 % | 2023 | 57 of 210 |
| Official exchange rate | 6.62 LCU/$ | 2025 | 118 of 211 |
Foreign Trade 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade openness | 91.9 % | 2023 | 83 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 40.8 % | 2023 | 84 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 51.1 % | 2023 | 84 of 192 |
| High-technology exports | 1.7 % | 2018 | 144 of 185 |
| Merchandise exports | $1B | 2025 | 155 of 205 |
Public finances 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government final consumption | 41.7 % | 2023 | 5 of 187 |
| Research and development spending | 0.6 % | 2004 | 60 of 155 |
Economic structure 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross capital formation | 36 % | 2023 | 13 of 185 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 16.6 % | 2023 | 49 of 203 |
| Services | 61 % | 2023 | 79 of 202 |
| Industry (including construction) | 18.4 % | 2023 | 139 of 205 |
| Manufacturing | 2.7 % | 2023 | 179 of 201 |
| Household final consumption | 32.6 % | 2023 | 181 of 189 |
Population & Vital Statistics 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of men per 100 women | 110.6 per 100 women | 2025 | 14 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 52.5 % | 2025 | 14 of 213 |
| Urban population | 88.6 % | 2025 | 37 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 67.7 % | 2025 | 53 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 11.5 % | 2025 | 89 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 34.2 yrs | 2023 | 98 of 226 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105 per 100 girls | 2024 | 112 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 20.7 % | 2025 | 117 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 47.6 per 100 | 2025 | 161 of 213 |
| Population | 56,831 inhab. | 2025 | 198 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 47.5 % | 2025 | 200 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate | 9.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 53 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 12 per 1,000 | 2024 | 118 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.71 children/woman | 2024 | 125 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 68.4 yrs | 2024 | 142 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 70.3 yrs | 2024 | 150 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 72.2 yrs | 2024 | 151 of 213 |
| Population growth | -0.01 % | 2025 | 165 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic drinking water | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2022 | 1 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 139 per 100,000 | 2024 | 158 of 206 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 62.5 % | 2022 | 167 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes prevalence | 4.3 % | 2024 | 14 of 207 |
| Average height of men | 174.9 cm | 2014 | 50 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 161.5 cm | 2014 | 66 of 198 |
| Obesity among adult women | 32 % | 2024 | 126 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 28.1 % | 2024 | 127 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 24.5 % | 2024 | 131 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of immigrants in the population | 10.4 % | 2024 | 80 of 212 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.46 | 2003 | 106 of 204 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.22 | 2003 | 124 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0 | 2003 | 189 of 205 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude of the country's center | 73.1 ° | 2026 | 1 of 232 |
| Length of coastline | 44,087 km | 2026 | 3 of 227 |
| Land area | 410,449 km² | 2024 | 57 of 212 |
| Total area | 410,449 km² | 2024 | 59 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Population density | 0.1 inh./km² | 2024 | 212 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average elevation | 1,792 m | 2026 | 10 of 166 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Highest point | 3,694 m | 2026 | 49 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 59.9 % | 2015 | 209 of 212 |
Land & Nature 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 41.9 % | 2025 | 10 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 0.6 % | 2024 | 206 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 0 % | 2024 | 208 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
Governance & Rule of Law 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.42 | 2025 | 13 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 1.59 | 2025 | 14 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 1.48 | 2025 | 20 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 1.32 | 2025 | 25 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 1.07 | 2025 | 28 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.79 | 2025 | 60 of 205 |
Justice and security 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 5.4 per 100,000 | 2016 | 129 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 27 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 30 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 52 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescent birth rate | 35.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 124 of 213 |
Work and social rights 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 100 % | 2023 | 1 of 210 |
Civic duties 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Greenland?
Greenland has about 56,831 inhabitants (2025), ranking 198 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Greenland?
GDP per capita is $58,499 /inh. (2023): Greenland ranks 25 out of 211 countries.
Where does Greenland stand in its region (North America)?
GDP per capita: Greenland has $58,499 /inh., above the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Greenland come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.