Region
Southern Denmark: municipalities in numbers
Southern Denmark (region) has 22 municipalities and 1,243,914 residents across 12,267 km², or 101 people per km². Population: +2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,243,914 residents
- 22 municipalities
- 12,267 km²
- 101 people/km²
Map and records: Southern Denmark
Population change over 10 years
All municipalities in Southern Denmark
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 10 years | Population density | Area | Share aged 65 and over | Share under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odense | 213,168 | +7.1% | 697.5 people/km² | 305.6 km² | 18.1% | 17.9% |
| Vejle | 123,250 | +10.3% | 116.4 people/km² | 1,059 km² | 20.1% | 20.8% |
| Esbjerg | 114,947 | −0.7% | 144.5 people/km² | 795.6 km² | 23.2% | 19.0% |
| Kolding | 96,214 | +4.9% | 159.2 people/km² | 604.4 km² | 20.4% | 20.1% |
| Sønderborg | 74,123 | −0.8% | 149.3 people/km² | 496.5 km² | 26.1% | 17.7% |
| Svendborg | 60,027 | +3.1% | 144.5 people/km² | 415.4 km² | 26.2% | 19.3% |
| Aabenraa | 58,405 | −0.8% | 62.1 people/km² | 940.7 km² | 26.1% | 18.6% |
| Haderslev | 55,218 | −1.4% | 67.6 people/km² | 816.8 km² | 25.3% | 18.3% |
| Fredericia | 52,939 | +4.4% | 395.7 people/km² | 133.8 km² | 22.7% | 18.4% |
| Faaborg-Midtfyn | 52,328 | +2.1% | 82.6 people/km² | 633.6 km² | 26.1% | 19.0% |
| Varde | 49,468 | −1.6% | 39.9 people/km² | 1,240 km² | 25.2% | 19.3% |
| Vejen | 42,641 | −0.5% | 52.4 people/km² | 813.7 km² | 22.8% | 19.9% |
| Middelfart | 40,625 | +7.2% | 135.9 people/km² | 298.9 km² | 25.3% | 19.1% |
| Assens | 40,369 | −2.1% | 78.9 people/km² | 511.6 km² | 25.6% | 18.6% |
| Tønder | 36,174 | −4.6% | 28.2 people/km² | 1,284 km² | 28.3% | 18.1% |
| Nyborg | 32,401 | +1.6% | 117.1 people/km² | 276.8 km² | 26.5% | 17.9% |
| Nordfyn | 29,179 | −0.4% | 64.5 people/km² | 452.3 km² | 25.8% | 18.2% |
| Billund | 27,200 | +2.9% | 50.4 people/km² | 540.2 km² | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Kerteminde | 24,299 | +1.8% | 117.8 people/km² | 206.3 km² | 27.1% | 18.0% |
| Langeland | 11,841 | −5.6% | 40.7 people/km² | 290.7 km² | 39.1% | 12.3% |
| Ærø | 5,766 | −8.3% | 64.0 people/km² | 90.1 km² | 38.9% | 13.5% |
| Fanø | 3,332 | +1.3% | 54.5 people/km² | 61.1 km² | 39.2% | 16.0% |
Southern Denmark compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Southern Denmark | Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over | 23.3% | 21.1% |
| Share under 18 | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Average age | 44.0 years | 42.7 years |
| Number of occupied dwellings | 602,013 | 2,872,738 |
| Dwellings built before 1950 | 31.3% | 32.2% |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) | 69.9% | 57.0% |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats | 27.7% | 40.0% |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner | 51.4% | 47.9% |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants | 3.60 ‰ | 3.77 ‰ |
| Residential buildings with district heating | 62.1% | 58.3% |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler | 11.3% | 15.9% |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| Residential buildings with heat pump | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Residential buildings with electric heating | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants | 518.0 ‰ | 483.3 ‰ |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants | 29.2 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ |
| Number of enterprises | 80,137 | 414,663 |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants | 64.7 ‰ | 69.5 ‰ |
| Average disposable income per person | 269,119 DKK | 288,135 DKK |
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) | 76.6% | 77.5% |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) | 32.7% | 38.1% |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Southern Denmark?
Southern Denmark has 22 municipalities. The most populous is Odense, with 213,168 residents.
What is the population of Southern Denmark?
Southern Denmark has 1,243,914 residents (2026), or 101 people per km².
Which municipality in Southern Denmark is growing fastest?
Vejle has the fastest growth in Southern Denmark over 10 years: +10.3%.