Greenland GDP (2026)

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Greenland has a small Arctic economy dominated by fisheries, public services, construction, and financial transfers from Denmark. Seafood exports provide the main source of merchandise earnings, while mineral resources and tourism offer possibilities for future diversification. This page covers Greenland GDP figures, historical economic patterns, and the outlook for 2026.

Greenland Live GDP
$2,039,020,631
GDP Added Today
$6,638,848
GDP Growth Rate (2023)
0.00%
vs 2022
โ€ข 0.00%
GDP Per Capita (2023)
N/A
vs 2022
โ€ข $0
Global Rank (Nominal)
#183
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1970โ€“2023
54 years

Greenland GDP Growth (1970โ€“2023)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1970โ€“2023 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $3.33B
Lowest GDP $69.52M
Average Growth 0.00%
1970โ€“2023
Best Growth 0.00%
Weakest Growth 0.00%
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Share of World GDP (2026)

Greenland 0.00%
United States 25.58%
China 16.47%
Germany 4.31%
Japan 3.46%
Rest of World 50.18%
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Key Findings

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Greenland's GDP in 2026 is $3.33B.

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It ranks #183 among 218 countries.

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Greenland contributes 0.00% to the world economy.

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GDP per capita is N/A in 2023.

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The economy recorded GDP growth of 0.00% in 2023.

Historical Data

Greenland GDP Historical Data (1970โ€“2023)

2023 $3,326,543,974 0.00% N/A 0.00% #177
2022 $3,152,334,772 0.00% N/A 0.00% #180
2021 $3,293,578,468 0.00% N/A 0.00% #178
2020 $3,089,625,554 0.00% N/A 0.00% #174
2019 $2,997,309,972 0.00% N/A 0.00% #180
2018 $3,055,782,146 0.00% N/A 0.00% #176
2017 $2,851,613,679 0.00% N/A 0.00% #178
2016 $2,707,139,544 0.00% N/A 0.00% #179
2015 $2,499,113,023 0.00% N/A 0.00% #179
2014 $2,842,065,708 0.00% N/A 0.00% #177
2013 $2,684,946,990 0.00% N/A 0.00% #177
2012 $2,609,678,486 0.00% N/A 0.00% #176
2011 $2,684,461,375 0.00% N/A 0.00% #173
2010 $2,503,167,187 0.00% N/A 0.00% #172
2009 $2,529,963,903 0.00% N/A 0.00% #172
2008 $2,499,092,314 0.00% N/A 0.00% #171
2007 $2,249,811,296 0.00% N/A 0.00% #172
2006 $2,013,106,930 0.00% N/A 0.00% #172
2005 $1,849,802,648 0.00% N/A 0.00% #170
2004 $1,822,499,769 0.00% N/A 0.00% #170
2003 $1,558,759,823 0.00% N/A 0.00% #170
2002 $1,169,136,716 0.00% N/A 0.00% #174
2001 $1,086,170,704 0.00% N/A 0.00% #169
2000 $1,068,025,016 0.00% N/A 0.00% #166
1999 $1,131,555,107 0.00% N/A 0.00% #159
1998 $1,149,858,070 0.00% N/A 0.00% #160
1997 $1,072,154,434 0.00% N/A 0.00% #161
1996 $1,197,515,569 0.00% N/A 0.00% #157
1995 $1,208,953,287 0.00% N/A 0.00% #155
1994 $1,005,887,539 0.00% N/A 0.00% #149
1993 $927,214,152 0.00% N/A 0.00% #148
1992 $1,037,916,163 0.00% N/A 0.00% #141
1991 $1,016,500,069 0.00% N/A 0.00% #135
1990 $1,018,977,280 0.00% N/A 0.00% #132
1989 $929,799,902 0.00% N/A 0.00% #131
1988 $898,607,671 0.00% N/A 0.00% #131
1987 $787,390,409 0.00% N/A 0.00% #131
1986 $603,016,293 0.00% N/A 0.00% #132
1985 $412,876,383 0.00% N/A 0.00% #134
1984 $379,371,901 0.00% N/A 0.00% #132
1983 $416,184,071 0.00% N/A 0.00% #133
1982 $402,403,041 0.00% N/A 0.00% #133
1981 $435,748,993 0.00% N/A 0.00% #132
1980 $476,051,741 0.00% N/A 0.00% #131
1979 $420,645,822 0.00% N/A 0.96% #9
1978 $355,987,433 0.00% N/A 0.88% #9
1977 $282,269,749 0.00% N/A 0.82% #9
1976 $240,779,418 0.00% N/A 0.73% #9
1975 $211,190,630 0.00% N/A 0.68% #9
1974 $169,918,949 0.00% N/A 0.64% #9
1973 $140,153,748 0.00% N/A 0.64% #9
1972 $106,101,298 0.00% N/A 0.56% #9
1971 $88,466,738 0.00% N/A 0.54% #9
1970 $69,520,027 0.00% N/A 0.50% #9

Greenland GDP Projections (IMF)

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Projection data is not available.

Greenland Economy Overview

Greenland's economy is concentrated around commercial fishing, particularly shrimp and halibut, which account for most merchandise exports. Seafood processing supports employment in coastal communities, while government administration and public services represent a large portion of domestic economic activity. Financial transfers from Denmark provide important fiscal support. Construction, transportation, retail, and tourism contribute additional output across the geographically dispersed population. Greenland also possesses deposits of rare earth elements and other minerals, although high costs, environmental considerations, and Arctic conditions complicate large-scale resource development.

Greenland GDP Outlook

Greenlandโ€™s outlook is shaped by fisheries, public-sector activity, tourism, and the potential development of mineral resources. Expansion in Arctic tourism, seafood processing, renewable energy, and selective mining could diversify income over time. Improved transport infrastructure may support broader economic activity. High operating costs, labor shortages, climate impacts, environmental concerns, dependence on transfers from Denmark, and a narrow export base remain significant constraints.