“Greenland has a population of 57,000 people.”

Media reportsNews reportApril 9, 2026

Background in coverage of US pressure on Greenland.

Our verdict

True

Statistics Greenland counted 56,945 residents on 1 July 2026, so 57,000 is an accurate round figure.

What we found

Statistics Greenland's register put the population at about 56,830 on 1 April 2026 and 56,945 on 1 July 2026, a record high. UN model estimates are slightly lower at about 55,600. Rounded, 57,000 is correct.

The evidence

1 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.

Contradict 0Support 1Background 1

Supports the claim
On 1 July 2026, 56,945 people lived in Greenland, 114 more than on 1 April. [1]
Background
The UN-based estimate for mid-2026 is 55,629. [2]

How we checked

We checked the claim against Statistics Greenland, Worldometer. We reviewed 2 relevant sources.

Sources

[1]Statistics Greenland · Record high mid-year population
[2]Worldometer · Greenland population

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