What Language Do They Speak in Denmark?

Official language of Denmark Danish

Facts last checked 9 October 2026.

The official language of Denmark is Danish.

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Languages of Denmark at a glance

Official language	Danish
Number of official languages	1
Countries on this site where Danish is official	1
People (demonym)	Danish
Capital	Copenhagen
Internet domain	.dk

Languages of neighbouring countries

Germany	German

Denmark in context

Denmark covers 43,094 km², making it the 130th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
Its population density of about 139 people per km² ranks 66th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
It shares a land border with 1 country: Germany.
With 6,011,488 people, Denmark holds about 5.5% of the population of Northern Europe.
Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
Denmark is a member state of the United Nations.

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Useful phrases for visitors to Denmark

Everyday Danish phrases you will hear and use in Denmark:

English	Danish
Hello	Hej
Thank you	Tak
Please	Vær så venlig
Goodbye	Farvel
Yes	Ja
No	Nej

Spellings can vary by region, and some languages use different forms for formal or informal speech. Even a simple greeting in the local language is usually appreciated.

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