Denmark vs Gambia: Population of compulsory school age, both sexes
Denmark
638,818
in 2024
Gambia
644,498
in 2025
Denmark rank
122nd
Gambia rank
120th
Population of compulsory school age, both sexes over time
- Denmark
- Gambia
How they compare
Gambia currently reports 644,498 against 638,818 in Denmark, a difference of 5,680.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 122nd and Gambia ranks 120th of 197 countries.
Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Gambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 609,721 | 405,769 | 203,952 | Denmark |
| 2010s | 669,821 | 502,790 | 167,030 | Denmark |
| 2020s | 644,648 | 611,062 | 33,586 | Denmark |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population of compulsory school age, both sexes, Denmark or Gambia?
- Gambia, at 644,498 against 638,818 in Denmark as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population of compulsory school age, both sexes between Denmark and Gambia?
- 5,680, with Gambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Gambia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Denmark and Gambia rank globally for population of compulsory school age, both sexes?
- Denmark ranks 122nd and Gambia ranks 120th of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population of compulsory school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release