Næstved: population and statistics
Næstved has a population of 85,163 (2026) across 676.8 km², or 126 people per km². It ranks 15 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 85,163 residents
- 676.8 km²
- 126 people/km²
- 9 m
Næstved in numbers
Population of Næstved over time
Næstved had 82,342 residents in 2016 and 85,163 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 83,181 |
| 2022 | 83,801 |
| 2023 | 84,574 |
| 2024 | 84,747 |
| 2025 | 84,895 |
| 2026 | 85,163 |
All indicators for Næstved
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 | Næstved | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.6% | 24.4% | 23.6% | ranked 48 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 18.2% | 18.4% | 19.2% | ranked 63 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 44.5 years | 45.0 | 44.3 | ranked 47 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Næstved | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 40,937 | 406,422 | 2,872,738 | ranked 15 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 29.3% | 29.9% | 28.9% | ranked 47 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 17.0% | 17.6% | 16.8% | ranked 47 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 69.6% | 70.0% | 73.2% | ranked 61 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 29.0% | 26.5% | 23.6% | ranked 37 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 53.9% | 56.0% | 57.6% | ranked 63 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.90 ‰ | 3.46 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 92 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Næstved | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 29.5% | 28.9% | 48.7% | ranked 73 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 29.2% | 26.2% | 13.4% | ranked 27 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 6.8% | 8.1% | 6.2% | ranked 45 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 17.2% | 19.5% | 13.6% | ranked 25 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 8.8% | 9.5% | 4.9% | ranked 22 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 7.7% | 7.1% | 6.2% | ranked 36 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Næstved | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 4,910 | 55,187 | 414,663 | ranked 18 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57.9 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 86 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 264,921 DKK | 277,603 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 62 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Næstved | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 77.4% | 77.4% | 78.0% | ranked 59 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.5% | ranked 26 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Næstved | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.0 ‰ | 65.9 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 50 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Næstved | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 513.2 ‰ | 508.9 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 59 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 14.9% | 15.2% | 15.6% | ranked 57 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Næstved | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 28.8% | 30.5% | 31.6% | ranked 64 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Region Zealand, Næstved ranks No. 2 by population.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.90 ‰ in Næstved, compared with an average of 3.46 ‰ in Region Zealand and 3.77 ‰ nationally.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 57.9 ‰ in Næstved, compared with an average of 64.7 ‰ in Region Zealand and 69.5 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 17.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,074 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 94,790 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sorø, 21.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Copenhagen (671,714 residents), 74 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,296 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Næstved
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance17.3% ×0.8
- Construction13.0% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade10.2% ×1.1
- Real estate8.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical8.0% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.4% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.9% ×1.1
Where is Næstved?
Sunshine and temperatures: Næstved
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Næstved?
Næstved has 85,163 residents (2026), ranking 15 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Næstved?
Næstved covers 676.8 km², with a density of 126 people per km².
Is the population of Næstved growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Næstved went from 82,342 to 85,163, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Næstved?
Næstved is in Region Zealand. Latitude 55.250, longitude 11.667.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Næstved?
In Næstved, “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.90 ‰ (2025), ranking 92 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 3.13 ‰.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Næstved?
In Næstved, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 57.9 ‰ (2024), ranking 86 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 69.0 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Næstved?
In Næstved, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,074 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Næstved?
The nearest to Næstved are Sorø (21 km), Ringsted (23 km), Slagelse (26 km), Vordingborg (31 km), Faxe (34 km).