Hedensted: population and statistics
Hedensted has a population of 48,578 (2026) across 551.0 km², or 88.2 people per km². It ranks 43 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 48,578 residents
- 551.0 km²
- 88 people/km²
- 66 m
Hedensted in numbers
Population of Hedensted over time
Hedensted had 46,206 residents in 2016 and 48,578 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 46,773 |
| 2022 | 47,099 |
| 2023 | 47,609 |
| 2024 | 47,725 |
| 2025 | 48,167 |
| 2026 | 48,578 |
All indicators for Hedensted
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Hedensted | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 20.7% | 23.6% | ranked 62 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 20.1% | 19.4% | 19.2% | ranked 33 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 43.7 years | 42.1 | 44.3 | ranked 58 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hedensted | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 21,682 | 654,492 | 2,872,738 | ranked 46 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 29.0% | 26.5% | 28.9% | ranked 49 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 25.3% | 23.4% | 16.8% | ranked 9 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 87.8% | 63.7% | 73.2% | ranked 8 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 10.4% | 33.6% | 23.6% | ranked 88 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 64.4% | 50.9% | 57.6% | ranked 20 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.31 ‰ | 4.08 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 22 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hedensted | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 33.6% | 68.8% | 48.7% | ranked 65 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 21.8% | 6.7% | 13.4% | ranked 37 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 6.8% | 5.2% | 6.2% | ranked 45 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 20.2% | 10.5% | 13.6% | ranked 13 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 6.6% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 37 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 10.6% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 9 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hedensted | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 4,061 | 95,186 | 414,663 | ranked 27 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.1 ‰ | 69.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 7 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 276,539 DKK | 275,313 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 42 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hedensted | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 82.0% | 77.7% | 78.0% | ranked 8 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% | ranked 79 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hedensted | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.2 ‰ | 33.3 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 37 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hedensted | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 619.8 ‰ | 508.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 7 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 15.4% | 17.9% | 15.6% | ranked 52 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Hedensted | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 27.3% | 36.4% | 31.6% | ranked 72 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Region Midtjylland, Hedensted ranks No. 11 by population.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: 619.8 ‰ in Hedensted, compared with an average of 508.0 ‰ in Region Midtjylland and 483.3 ‰ nationally.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 85.1 ‰ in Hedensted, compared with an average of 69.7 ‰ in Region Midtjylland and 69.5 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 23.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 996 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Midtjylland for “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”.
- Number 1 in Region Midtjylland for “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)”.
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses)”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 77,171 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vejle (123,250 residents), 13 km away.
Business sectors: Hedensted
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance23.5% ×1.1
- Real estate11.7% ×1.3
- Construction11.4% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade11.1% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.2% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical6.1% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×1.1
Where is Hedensted?
Sunshine and temperatures: Hedensted
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hedensted?
Hedensted has 48,578 residents (2026), ranking 43 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Hedensted?
Hedensted covers 551.0 km², with a density of 88 people per km².
Is the population of Hedensted growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hedensted went from 46,206 to 48,578, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Hedensted?
Hedensted is in Region Midtjylland. Latitude 55.771, longitude 9.699.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hedensted?
In Hedensted, “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 619.8 ‰ (2026), ranking 7 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 533.2 ‰.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hedensted?
In Hedensted, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 85.1 ‰ (2024), ranking 7 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 69.0 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hedensted?
In Hedensted, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 996 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hedensted?
The nearest to Hedensted are Vejle (13 km), Horsens (13 km), Fredericia (21 km), Middelfart (30 km), Skanderborg (33 km).