Aabenraa: population and statistics
Aabenraa has a population of 58,405 (2026) across 940.7 km², or 62.1 people per km². It ranks 30 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 58,405 residents
- 940.7 km²
- 62 people/km²
- 3 m
Aabenraa in numbers
Population of Aabenraa over time
Aabenraa had 58,869 residents in 2016 and 58,405 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 58,526 |
| 2022 | 58,693 |
| 2023 | 59,002 |
| 2024 | 58,657 |
| 2025 | 58,621 |
| 2026 | 58,405 |
All indicators for Aabenraa
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 | Aabenraa | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.1% | 23.3% | 23.6% | ranked 32 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 18.6% | 18.8% | 19.2% | ranked 57 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 45.7 years | 44.0 | 44.3 | ranked 36 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aabenraa | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 28,331 | 602,013 | 2,872,738 | ranked 27 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 28.9% | 31.3% | 28.9% | ranked 50 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 13.2% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 70 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 77.6% | 69.9% | 73.2% | ranked 38 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 21.3% | 27.7% | 23.6% | ranked 55 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 54.7% | 51.4% | 57.6% | ranked 61 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.94 ‰ | 3.60 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 66 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aabenraa | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 49.0% | 62.1% | 48.7% | ranked 49 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 16.2% | 11.3% | 13.4% | ranked 44 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 7.1% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 44 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 13.6% | ranked 63 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 9.6% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 18 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 5.5% | 5.6% | 6.2% | ranked 51 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aabenraa | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 3,859 | 80,137 | 414,663 | ranked 29 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65.8 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 62 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 259,641 DKK | 269,119 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 66 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aabenraa | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 75.3% | 76.6% | 78.0% | ranked 81 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% | ranked 50 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Aabenraa | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.2 ‰ | 29.2 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 55 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Aabenraa | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 726.3 ‰ | 518.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 5 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 19.7% | 15.3% | 15.6% | ranked 14 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Aabenraa | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 26.2% | 32.7% | 31.6% | ranked 78 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Southern Denmark, Aabenraa ranks No. 7 by population.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: 726.3 ‰ in Aabenraa, compared with an average of 518.0 ‰ in Southern Denmark and 483.3 ‰ nationally.
Employment rate (aged 16–64): 75.3% in Aabenraa, compared with an average of 76.6% in Southern Denmark and 77.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 17.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 977 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Southern Denmark for “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Southern Denmark for “Electric cars (share of passenger cars)”.
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 131,751 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Haderslev, 24.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kolding (96,214 residents), 51 km away.
Business sectors: Aabenraa
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance17.5% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.7% ×2.5
- Wholesale and retail trade11.9% ×1.3
- Real estate10.8% ×1.2
- Construction7.1% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.2% ×0.5
- Health and social work5.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.9% ×1.3
Where is Aabenraa?
Sunshine and temperatures: Aabenraa
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aabenraa?
Aabenraa has 58,405 residents (2026), ranking 30 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Aabenraa?
Aabenraa covers 940.7 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Aabenraa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aabenraa went from 58,869 to 58,405, a change of −0.8%.
Where is Aabenraa?
Aabenraa is in Southern Denmark. Latitude 55.033, longitude 9.417.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aabenraa?
In Aabenraa, “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 726.3 ‰ (2026), ranking 5 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 533.2 ‰.
Employment rate (aged 16–64): what is the figure for Aabenraa?
In Aabenraa, “Employment rate (aged 16–64)” stands at 75.3% (2024), ranking 81 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 78.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aabenraa?
In Aabenraa, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 977 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aabenraa?
The nearest to Aabenraa are Haderslev (25 km), Sønderborg (27 km), Tønder (35 km), Assens (41 km), Kolding (51 km).