Danish people facts for kids
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| c. 7 million | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Denmark 4,996,980 |
|
 United States |
1,430,897 |
 Canada |
200,035 |
 Brazil |
140,000 |
 Norway |
52,510 |
 Australia |
50,413 |
 Germany |
50,000 |
 Sweden |
42,602 |
 Argentina |
13,000 |
 United Kingdom |
18,493 (Danish born only) |
 Spain |
8,944 |
 France |
7,000 |
 Switzerland |
4.251 |
 New Zealand |
3,507 |
 Faroe Islands |
2,956 |
 Iceland |
2,802 |
 Ireland |
809 |
 Austria |
806 |
 Japan |
500 |
 Lebanon |
400 |
 South Africa |
4,000 |
 Lesotho |
4,200 |
 Namibia |
3,900 |
| Languages | |
| Danish Related languages include Norwegian, Swedish, Faroese, Icelandic, and to a lesser extent, all Germanic languages. |
|
| Religion | |
| Predominantly Lutheran; small minorities of other faiths; secular. |
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Danish people, also known as Danes, are the main group of people who live in Denmark. They speak the Danish language.
The first time Danes were mentioned in Denmark was on the Jelling Rune Stone. This stone tells us that Harald Bluetooth helped the Danes become Christians in the 900s. People have lived in Denmark ever since this time. Even though many different cultures and people have come to Denmark over the years, Danes usually see themselves as coming from these early Danes.
Who Are the Danes?
About five million people of Danish origin live in Denmark today. This means they were born to parents who are Danish citizens.
Danish Citizenship
If one of your parents is a Danish citizen, you can become a Danish citizen. This is true whether you are born in Denmark or in another country. People from Greenland and the Faroe Islands are also considered Danish citizens.
If someone does not become a Danish citizen at birth, they can only become one through a special law.
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See also
In Spanish: Pueblo danés para niños
