in 2018, accounting for 19.0% of Denmark's economic output. GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was 35,100 € or 116% of the EU27 average in the same year. North Schleswig Germans The Region of Southern Denmark is home to the only officially recognised ethno-linguistic minority of Denmark proper, the North Schleswig Germans of North Schleswig. This minority makes up about 6% of the total population of the municipalities of Aabenraa/Apenrade, Haderslev/Hadersleben, Sønderborg/Sonderburg and Tønder/Tondern. In these four municipalities, the German minority enjoys certain linguistic rights in accordance with the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. Regional Council The five regions of Denmark each have a regional council of 41 members. These are elected every four years, during the local elections. See also University of Southern Denmark References External links States and territories established in 2007 Regions of Denmark 2007 establishments in Denmark German-speaking countries and territories