Vordingborg: population and statistics
Vordingborg has a population of 44,831 (2026) across 620.3 km², or 72.3 people per km². It ranks 48 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 44,831 residents
- 620.3 km²
- 72 people/km²
- 11 m
Vordingborg in numbers
Population of Vordingborg over time
Vordingborg had 45,806 residents in 2016 and 44,831 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,268 |
| 2022 | 45,352 |
| 2023 | 45,441 |
| 2024 | 45,751 |
| 2025 | 45,057 |
| 2026 | 44,831 |
All indicators for Vordingborg
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 | Vordingborg | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.3% | 24.4% | 23.6% | ranked 9 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 15.9% | 18.4% | 19.2% | ranked 92 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 48.4 years | 45.0 | 44.3 | ranked 9 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vordingborg | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 22,791 | 406,422 | 2,872,738 | ranked 43 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 42.6% | 29.9% | 28.9% | ranked 12 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 12.6% | 17.6% | 16.8% | ranked 76 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 73.0% | 70.0% | 73.2% | ranked 50 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 23.1% | 26.5% | 23.6% | ranked 51 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 56.9% | 56.0% | 57.6% | ranked 54 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.73 ‰ | 3.46 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 71 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vordingborg | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 29.1% | 28.9% | 48.7% | ranked 75 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 11.3% | 26.2% | 13.4% | ranked 54 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 12.0% | 8.1% | 6.2% | ranked 9 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 23.3% | 19.5% | 13.6% | ranked 10 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 13.5% | 9.5% | 4.9% | ranked 6 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 9.9% | 7.1% | 6.2% | ranked 16 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vordingborg | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,884 | 55,187 | 414,663 | ranked 54 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63.0 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 67 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 253,932 DKK | 277,603 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 79 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vordingborg | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 74.7% | 77.4% | 78.0% | ranked 84 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 | Vordingborg | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.0 ‰ | 65.9 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 22 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vordingborg | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 546.9 ‰ | 508.9 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 40 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 12.5% | 15.2% | 15.6% | ranked 83 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Vordingborg | Region Zealand | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 28.9% | 30.5% | 31.6% | ranked 63 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 17 municipalities in Region Zealand, Vordingborg ranks No. 9 by population.
Residential buildings with electric heating: 13.5% in Vordingborg, compared with an average of 9.5% in Region Zealand and 4.5% nationally.
Share under 18: 15.9% in Vordingborg, compared with an average of 18.4% in Region Zealand and 18.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 14.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,081 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with electric heating”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share under 18”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 86,877 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Guldborgsund, 26.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Næstved (85,163 residents), 31 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,324 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Vordingborg
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance14.3% ×0.7
- Construction13.1% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.9% ×1.9
- Wholesale and retail trade9.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.8
- Real estate6.9% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×1.3
- Health and social work6.0% ×1.1
Where is Vordingborg?
Sunshine and temperatures: Vordingborg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vordingborg?
Vordingborg has 44,831 residents (2026), ranking 48 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Vordingborg?
Vordingborg covers 620.3 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Vordingborg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vordingborg went from 45,806 to 44,831, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Vordingborg?
Vordingborg is in Region Zealand. Latitude 55.008, longitude 11.910.
Residential buildings with electric heating: what is the figure for Vordingborg?
In Vordingborg, “Residential buildings with electric heating” stands at 13.5% (2026), ranking 6 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 4.9%.
Share under 18: what is the figure for Vordingborg?
In Vordingborg, “Share under 18” stands at 15.9% (2026), ranking 92 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 19.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vordingborg?
In Vordingborg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,081 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vordingborg?
The nearest to Vordingborg are Guldborgsund (27 km), Næstved (31 km), Faxe (34 km), Lolland (41 km), Stevns (44 km).