Faxe: population and statistics
Faxe has a population of 38,143 (2026) across 404.9 km², or 94.2 people per km². It ranks 64 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 38,143 residents
- 404.9 km²
- 94 people/km²
- 11 m
Faxe in numbers
Population of Faxe over time
Faxe had 35,614 residents in 2016 and 38,143 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 36,713 |
| 2022 | 37,161 |
| 2023 | 37,344 |
| 2024 | 37,753 |
| 2025 | 37,820 |
| 2026 | 38,143 |
All indicators for Faxe
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 | Faxe | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.5% | 24.4% | 23.6% | ranked 45 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 17.7% | 18.4% | 19.2% | ranked 73 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 45.5 years | 45.0 | 44.3 | ranked 37 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Faxe | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 17,669 | 406,422 | 2,872,738 | ranked 66 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 34.1% | 29.9% | 28.9% | ranked 32 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 20.3% | 17.6% | 16.8% | ranked 29 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 83.4% | 70.0% | 73.2% | ranked 20 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 15.2% | 26.5% | 23.6% | ranked 73 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 58.9% | 56.0% | 57.6% | ranked 42 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.93 ‰ | 3.46 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 7 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Faxe | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 20.3% | 28.9% | 48.7% | ranked 83 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 26.2% | 26.2% | 13.4% | ranked 30 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 7.8% | 8.1% | 6.2% | ranked 37 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 25.1% | 19.5% | 13.6% | ranked 6 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 9.6% | 9.5% | 4.9% | ranked 18 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 10.5% | 7.1% | 6.2% | ranked 11 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Faxe | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,575 | 55,187 | 414,663 | ranked 62 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.2 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 54 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 262,570 DKK | 277,603 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 64 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Faxe | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 77.9% | 77.4% | 78.0% | ranked 52 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.5% | ranked 35 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Faxe | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.4 ‰ | 65.9 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 54 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Faxe | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 552.1 ‰ | 508.9 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 35 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 14.5% | 15.2% | 15.6% | ranked 61 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Faxe | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 24.8% | 30.5% | 31.6% | ranked 87 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Region Zealand, Faxe ranks No. 11 by population.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.93 ‰ in Faxe, compared with an average of 3.46 ‰ in Region Zealand and 3.77 ‰ nationally.
Residential buildings with heat pump: 25.1% in Faxe, compared with an average of 19.5% in Region Zealand and 11.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,041 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with heat pump”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share with a higher education (aged 15–69)”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 56,709 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Stevns, 10.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Køge (63,962 residents), 20 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,164 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Faxe
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Construction17.9% ×2.1
- Finance and insurance17.0% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade9.9% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.8% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.9% ×1.2
- Real estate6.3% ×0.7
- Other service activities4.8% ×1.0
Where is Faxe?
Sunshine and temperatures: Faxe
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Faxe?
Faxe has 38,143 residents (2026), ranking 64 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Faxe?
Faxe covers 404.9 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Faxe growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Faxe went from 35,614 to 38,143, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Faxe?
Faxe is in Region Zealand. Latitude 55.267, longitude 12.200.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Faxe?
In Faxe, “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.93 ‰ (2025), ranking 7 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 3.13 ‰.
Residential buildings with heat pump: what is the figure for Faxe?
In Faxe, “Residential buildings with heat pump” stands at 25.1% (2026), ranking 6 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 13.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Faxe?
In Faxe, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,041 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Faxe?
The nearest to Faxe are Stevns (10 km), Køge (20 km), Solrød (30 km), Ringsted (33 km), Næstved (34 km).