| Official name | Kingdom of Denmark |
| Date established | Unified kingdom since 10th century; current constitution 5 June 1849 |
| Region | Europe — Northern Europe, Scandinavia |
| Capital city | Copenhagen |
| Population (2024 est.) | ~5.9 million |
| Area | 42,933 km² |
| Density | ~137/km² |
| Currency | Danish krone (DKK) |
| Official language | Danish (Faroese, Greenlandic official in territories) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1), CEST (UTC+2 DST) |
| Calling code | +45 |
| Major religions | Christianity (Lutheran — Church of Denmark) |
| Emergency – Police | 112 (all emergencies) |
| Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance | 112 |
| National symbol | Crown, red-and-white Dannebrog flag |
| National flower | Marguerite daisy |
| National animal | Mute swan |
| National sport | Football (soccer); handball also significant |
| Literacy rate | ~99% |
| Human Development Index | ~0.940 |
| GDP (nominal, 2024) | ~$460–480 billion |
| Major industry | Pharmaceuticals, shipping, renewable energy, agriculture, design |
| National festival | Constitution Day — 5 June |
| Climate | Temperate oceanic; cool summers, mild winters |
