Population of Greenland

As of August 2026, the population of Greenland is 55.6 thousand. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 129 in the last year, representing a decline of 0.21%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 33.2 years in 2016 to 35.5 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 70.4 years and population density is 0.1 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Greenland peaked in 1960, reaching around 4.39% annually, but has since declined to approximately -0.23% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 1.46 thousand in 1966 to nearly -129 in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Greenland, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 68.1 years in 2006 to 70.4 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 2 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Greenland

The cities of Greenland are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 30.7 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Nuuk, Sermersooq, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 14.8 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Sisimiut, Qeqqata with 5.2 thousand and Ilulissat, Avannaata with 4.4 thousand.

These are the 18 most populous cities in Greenland: