Greenland
Country statistics · 1990–present
Greenland at a Glance
Greenland is home to 56,836 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing slowly. Life expectancy at birth stands at 70.3 years, below the global average.
Population
56.8K
2024
Life expectancy
70.3 yrs
2024
Birth rate
12.0 /1K
2024
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 56,836 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 12.0 and a death rate of 9.3 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 2.7 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 153 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 70.3 years (2024), below the global average.
👥Population
Populationpeople
Birth rateper 1,000
Death rateper 1,000
🌿Environment
Energy CO₂ EmissionsMt CO₂
Forest area%
⚡Energy
Electricity Consumptionbillion kWh
Renewable Energy Generationbillion kWh
Solar Energy Generationbillion kWh
Wind Energy Generationbillion kWh
Oil Productionkb/d
Natural Gas Productionbillion cubic feet
🫀Health
Life expectancyyears
Global Rankings
Highest CO2 Emissions Per Capita 2026
Greenland ranks #20 · 10.5
Countries with Highest Death Rates 2026
Greenland ranks #55 · 9.3
Countries with Highest Birth Rates 2026
Greenland ranks #121 · 12.0