Greenland
GRLEurope & Central AsiaHigh incomeCapital: NuukEconomy
Fiscal
People
Health
Education
Trade
Energy / Env
Tech
Governance
Equality
Infra
Labor
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Greenland in world space
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▶About Greenland
with a population of 56,836. Key indicators include life expectancy of 71.5 years. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank World Development Indicators.
Economically, the region is classified as high income, with a significant portion of its economic activity tied to trade, which constitutes approximately 91.89% of its GDP in 2023. The economy is heavily influenced by its natural resources, particularly fishing and mineral exploration. The capital, Nuuk, serves as the administrative and economic hub, driving much of the regional development. Socially, the region has a population of approximately 56,836 as of 2024. Life expectancy stands at around 71.55 years in 2023. The society is characterized by a blend of traditional Inuit culture and modern influences, with a strong emphasis on community and environmental sustainability.
▶Economy16 indicators · 2020–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry Value Added (% of GDP) | 18.4% | 2023 | ▼ 5.5% | WB |
| Services Value Added (% of GDP) | 61.0% | 2023 | ▲ 0.7% | WB |
| Agriculture Value Added (% of GDP) | 16.6% | 2023 | ▲ 3.3% | WB |
| Government Consumption (% of GDP) | 41.7% | 2023 | ▲ 1.0% | WB |
| Household Consumption (% of GDP) | 32.6% | 2023 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP) | 36.0% | 2023 | ▼ 4.9% | WB |
| GDP Deflator (%) | 1.9% | 2023 | ▼ 66.8% | WB |
| Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP) | 2.7% | 2023 | ▼ 33.5% | WB |
| External Balance on Goods & Services (% of GDP) | -10.3% | 2023 | ▲ 12.7% | WB |
| Coal Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Mineral Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Oil Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Natural Gas Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP) | 0.0% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Forest Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Industry Value Added (Current USD) | $613.6M | 2023 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
▶Fiscal & Monetary2 indicators · 2023–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official Exchange Rate (per USD) | 6.89 | 2024 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| PPP Conversion Factor | 5.11 | 2023 | ▼ 1.7% | WB |
▶Trade8 indicators · 2018–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade (% of GDP) | 91.9% | 2023 | ▼ 1.6% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 40.8% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 51.1% | 2023 | ▼ 2.8% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (USD) | $1.36B | 2023 | ▲ 5.5% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (USD) | $1.70B | 2023 | ▲ 2.5% | WB |
| Merchandise Exports (USD) | $757.0M | 2024 | ▼ 16.2% | WB |
| Merchandise Imports (USD) | $986.0M | 2024 | ▼ 7.5% | WB |
| High-Tech Exports (% of manufactured) | 1.7% | 2018 | ▼ 60.6% | WB |
▶People23 indicators · 2023–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,836 | 2024 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Population Growth (%) | -0.1% | 2024 | ▼ 114.2% | WB |
| Population Density (per km²) | 0 | 2023 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Surface Area (sq km) | 410,450 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Land Area (sq km) | 410,450 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (%) | 88.3% | 2024 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Urban Population (total) | 50,197 | 2024 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Rural Population (%) | 11.7% | 2024 | ▼ 2.1% | WB |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 71.5 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Male | 69.7 years | 2023 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Female | 73.5 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Fertility Rate (births per woman) | 1.8 | 2023 | ▼ 2.7% | WB |
| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 12.6 | 2023 | ▼ 4.5% | WB |
| Death Rate (per 1,000) | 9.4 | 2023 | ▲ 1.1% | WB |
| Net Migration | -265 | 2025 | ▲ 6.7% | WB |
| Population Ages 0–14 (%) | 20.8% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Population Ages 15–64 (%) | 68.4% | 2024 | ▼ 1.0% | WB |
| Population Ages 65+ (%) | 10.8% | 2024 | ▲ 6.8% | WB |
| Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 46.2% | 2024 | ▲ 3.3% | WB |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 15.8% | 2024 | ▲ 7.9% | WB |
| Youth Dependency Ratio (%) | 30.4% | 2024 | ▲ 1.0% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000) | 221.7 | 2023 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000) | 154 | 2023 | ▼ 0.4% | WB |
▶Labor1 indicator · 2015 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Employed (%) | 74.1% | 2015 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
▶Health1 indicator · 2024 · WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis Incidence (per 100,000) | 139 | 2024 | ▲ 26.4% | WHO |
▶Energy & Environment12 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ Emissions (tonnes per capita) | 10.5 | 2024 | ▲ 1.6% | WB |
| CO₂ Emissions (total kilotonnes) | 1 | 2024 | ▲ 1.6% | WB |
| Renewable Electricity Output (%) | 77.0% | 2021 | ▲ 3.6% | WB |
| Renewable Energy Consumption (%) | 11.7% | 2022 | ▲ 0.9% | WB |
| Access to Electricity (%) | 100.0% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| PM2.5 Air Pollution (µg/m³) | 6.6 | 2020 | ▲ 1.0% | WB |
| Forest Area (%) | 0.0% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Forest Area (sq km) | 2 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Terrestrial Protected Areas (%) | 22.6% | 2024 | ▲ 0.9% | WB |
| Marine Protected Areas (%) | 4.2% | 2024 | ▼ 6.7% | WB |
| Access to Basic Drinking Water (%) | 100.0% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WHO |
| Access to Basic Sanitation (%) | 62.5% | 2022 | ▲ 0.0% | WHO |
▶Agriculture2 indicators · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land (%) | 0.6% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Total Fisheries Production (metric tonnes) | 397,291 | 2023 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
▶Technology6 indicators · 2017–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Users (%) | 69.5% | 2017 | ▲ 1.4% | WB |
| Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 119 | 2022 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Fixed Broadband Subscriptions (per 100) | 32 | 2022 | ▲ 6.8% | WB |
| Secure Internet Servers (per million) | 3,906 | 2024 | ▼ 18.0% | WB |
| Scientific Journal Articles | 31 | 2022 | ▼ 13.2% | WB |
| High-Technology Exports (USD) | $487,974 | 2018 | ▼ 72.0% | WB |
▶Infrastructure3 indicators · 2019–2021 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Container Port Traffic (TEU) | 6,145 | 2019 | ▼ 12.2% | WB |
| Electricity from Oil (%) | 23.0% | 2021 | ▼ 10.6% | WB |
| Electricity from Nuclear (%) | 0.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
▶Gender2 indicators · 2015–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%) | 71.5% | 2015 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
| Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000) | 36.1 | 2023 | ▼ 0.9% | WB |
▶Governance10 indicators · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control of Corruption | 1.03 | 2023 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness | 0.76 | 2023 | ▲ 1.0% | WB |
| Political Stability | 1.5 | 2023 | ▼ 4.7% | WB |
| Regulatory Quality | 1.21 | 2023 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Rule of Law | 1.68 | 2023 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Voice & Accountability | 1.27 | 2023 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Control of Corruption (percentile rank) | 82.1% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness (percentile rank) | 77.4% | 2023 | ▲ 1.9% | WB |
| Rule of Law (percentile rank) | 95.3% | 2023 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Political Stability (percentile rank) | 98.1% | 2023 | ▼ 0.0% | WB |
▶Military1 indicator · 2016 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intentional Homicides (per 100,000) | 5.4 | 2016 | ▼ 25.1% | WB |
▶Urban Development3 indicators · 2022–2024 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population Growth (%) | 0.2% | 2024 | ▼ 63.4% | WB |
| Rural Population Growth (%) | -2.2% | 2024 | ▼ 24.6% | WB |
| Access to Safely Managed Sanitation (%) | 0.0% | 2022 | — | WHO |
