Assens: population and statistics
Assens has a population of 40,369 (2026) across 511.6 km², or 78.9 people per km². It ranks 61 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 40,369 residents
- 511.6 km²
- 79 people/km²
- 12 m
Assens in numbers
Population of Assens over time
Assens had 41,224 residents in 2016 and 40,369 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 40,867 |
| 2022 | 40,972 |
| 2023 | 40,944 |
| 2024 | 40,646 |
| 2025 | 40,469 |
| 2026 | 40,369 |
All indicators for Assens
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 | Assens | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.6% | 23.3% | 23.6% | ranked 40 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 18.6% | 18.8% | 19.2% | ranked 57 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 45.9 years | 44.0 | 44.3 | ranked 32 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Assens | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 19,137 | 602,013 | 2,872,738 | ranked 57 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 40.9% | 31.3% | 28.9% | ranked 13 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 12.1% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 78 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 87.6% | 69.9% | 73.2% | ranked 9 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 11.8% | 27.7% | 23.6% | ranked 83 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 62.2% | 51.4% | 57.6% | ranked 28 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.37 ‰ | 3.60 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 61 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Assens | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 49.2% | 62.1% | 48.7% | ranked 48 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 12.5% | 11.3% | 13.4% | ranked 53 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 9.6% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 23 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 15.1% | 11.2% | 13.6% | ranked 40 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 2.8% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 78 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 10.4% | 5.6% | 6.2% | ranked 12 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Assens | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,682 | 80,137 | 414,663 | ranked 59 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66.0 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 61 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 252,783 DKK | 269,119 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 82 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Assens | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 76.3% | 76.6% | 78.0% | ranked 72 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.5% | ranked 21 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Assens | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.2 ‰ | 29.2 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 52 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Assens | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 580.6 ‰ | 518.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 12 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 13.2% | 15.3% | 15.6% | ranked 80 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Assens | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 27.9% | 32.7% | 31.6% | ranked 68 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Southern Denmark, Assens ranks No. 14 by population.
Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses): 87.6% in Assens, compared with an average of 69.9% in Southern Denmark and 57.0% nationally.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: 580.6 ‰ in Assens, compared with an average of 518.0 ‰ in Southern Denmark and 483.3 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 19.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,056 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses)”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 71,653 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Haderslev, 25.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Odense (213,168 residents), 34 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,224 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Assens
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance19.4% ×0.9
- Construction10.7% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.7% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade9.7% ×1.0
- Real estate9.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical5.8% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×1.1
Where is Assens?
Sunshine and temperatures: Assens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Assens?
Assens has 40,369 residents (2026), ranking 61 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Assens?
Assens covers 511.6 km², with a density of 79 people per km².
Is the population of Assens growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Assens went from 41,224 to 40,369, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Assens?
Assens is in Southern Denmark. Latitude 55.270, longitude 9.901.
Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses): what is the figure for Assens?
In Assens, “Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses)” stands at 87.6% (2026), ranking 9 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 73.2%.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Assens?
In Assens, “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 580.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 12 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 533.2 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Assens?
In Assens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,056 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Assens?
The nearest to Assens are Haderslev (26 km), Middelfart (27 km), Faaborg-Midtfyn (32 km), Odense (34 km), Nordfyn (35 km).