Denmark Provinces and Capitals List

Denmark is divided into five Provinces, each of which has its own regional council and administration

Denmark is a Nordic country in Northern Europe made up of the Jutland Peninsula and hundreds of islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The country is divided into 5 regions, and those regions are further divided into municipalities for local administration. Copenhagen is the national capital and also the largest city in Denmark.

Denmark is known for its coastal landscapes, flat farmland, cycling culture, modern cities, and strong maritime history. Even though the country is relatively small in size, each region has its own local character, from busy urban areas around Copenhagen to quieter island communities and rural western coastlines.

Key Facts

• National capital: Copenhagen
• Total population: 6,013,493 (Official estimate 2024)
• Total area: 42,952 km² (16,584 sq miles)
• Currency: Danish Krone (kr, DKK)
• Bordering countries: Germany
• Total Regions: 5
• Total Municipalities: 98

List of Regions and Capitals of Denmark

Total regions shown: 5 | Combined population: 6,013,493 | Combined area: 42,952 km²

Largest Regions by Area

• Central Denmark Region - 5,040 sq mi (13,053 km²)
• Region of Southern Denmark - 4,684 sq mi (12,132 km²)
• North Denmark Region - 3,063 sq mi (7,933 km²)
• Region Zealand - 2,808 sq mi (7,273 km²)
• Capital Region of Denmark - 989 sq mi (2,561 km²)

Most Populous Regions

• Capital Region of Denmark - Population: 1,891,871 (Official Estimate 2024)
• Central Denmark Region - Population: 1,348,206 (Official Estimate 2024)
• Region of Southern Denmark - Population: 1,333,371 (Official Estimate 2024)
• Region Zealand - Population: 845,610 (Official Estimate 2024)
• North Denmark Region - Population: 594,435 (Official Estimate 2024)

Smallest Regions by Area

• Capital Region of Denmark - 989 sq mi (2,561 km²)
• Region Zealand - 2,808 sq mi (7,273 km²)
• North Denmark Region - 3,063 sq mi (7,933 km²)
• Region of Southern Denmark - 4,684 sq mi (12,132 km²)
• Central Denmark Region - 5,040 sq mi (13,053 km²)

Regions by Regional Grouping

• Eastern Denmark: Capital Region of Denmark
• Zealand and Islands: Region Zealand
• Jutland: Central Denmark Region
• Northern Jutland: North Denmark Region
• Southern Denmark: Region of Southern Denmark

Landlocked Regions

• None - all regions of Denmark have coastline access.

Regions with Coastline

• Capital Region of Denmark
• Central Denmark Region
• North Denmark Region
• Region Zealand
• Region of Southern Denmark

Regions Sharing Borders with Other Countries

• Germany: Region of Southern Denmark

Sources

• Statistics Denmark
• World Bank - Denmark Data
• CIA World Factbook - Denmark
• Encyclopaedia Britannica - Denmark
• Government of Denmark