Faaborg-Midtfyn: population and statistics
Faaborg-Midtfyn has a population of 52,328 (2026) across 633.6 km², or 82.6 people per km². It ranks 40 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 52,328 residents
- 633.6 km²
- 83 people/km²
- 43 m
Faaborg-Midtfyn in numbers
Population of Faaborg-Midtfyn over time
Faaborg-Midtfyn had 51,236 residents in 2016 and 52,328 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 51,683 |
| 2022 | 51,849 |
| 2023 | 52,253 |
| 2024 | 52,291 |
| 2025 | 52,284 |
| 2026 | 52,328 |
All indicators for Faaborg-Midtfyn
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 | Faaborg-Midtfyn | 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) | 19.0% | 18.8% | 19.2% | ranked 53 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 45.8 years | 44.0 | 44.3 | ranked 34 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Faaborg-Midtfyn | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 24,549 | 602,013 | 2,872,738 | ranked 38 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 38.4% | 31.3% | 28.9% | ranked 18 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 15.8% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 54 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 88.5% | 69.9% | 73.2% | ranked 4 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 10.3% | 27.7% | 23.6% | ranked 89 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 62.5% | 51.4% | 57.6% | ranked 26 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.26 ‰ | 3.60 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 88 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Faaborg-Midtfyn | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 33.3% | 62.1% | 48.7% | ranked 67 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 24.4% | 11.3% | 13.4% | ranked 35 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 7.5% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 39 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 18.3% | 11.2% | 13.6% | ranked 21 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 4.1% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 57 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 11.6% | 5.6% | 6.2% | ranked 5 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Faaborg-Midtfyn | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 3,586 | 80,137 | 414,663 | ranked 35 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.6 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 51 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 254,250 DKK | 269,119 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 78 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Faaborg-Midtfyn | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 76.6% | 76.6% | 78.0% | ranked 68 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.5% | ranked 41 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Faaborg-Midtfyn | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.6 ‰ | 29.2 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 47 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Faaborg-Midtfyn | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 561.6 ‰ | 518.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 26 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 12.5% | 15.3% | 15.6% | ranked 83 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Faaborg-Midtfyn | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 29.7% | 32.7% | 31.6% | ranked 60 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Southern Denmark, Faaborg-Midtfyn ranks No. 10 by population.
Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses): 88.5% in Faaborg-Midtfyn, compared with an average of 69.9% in Southern Denmark and 57.0% nationally.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): 11.6% in Faaborg-Midtfyn, compared with an average of 5.6% in Southern Denmark and 4.4% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 18.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,033 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Southern Denmark for “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)”.
- “Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 88,739 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Svendborg, 18.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Odense (213,168 residents), 19 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,132 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Faaborg-Midtfyn
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance18.8% ×0.9
- Construction11.5% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.4% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade9.8% ×1.0
- Real estate9.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.3% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.5% ×1.5
Where is Faaborg-Midtfyn?
Sunshine and temperatures: Faaborg-Midtfyn
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Faaborg-Midtfyn?
Faaborg-Midtfyn has 52,328 residents (2026), ranking 40 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Faaborg-Midtfyn?
Faaborg-Midtfyn covers 633.6 km², with a density of 83 people per km².
Is the population of Faaborg-Midtfyn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Faaborg-Midtfyn went from 51,236 to 52,328, a change of +2.1%.
Where is Faaborg-Midtfyn?
Faaborg-Midtfyn is in Southern Denmark. Latitude 55.227, longitude 10.407.
Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses): what is the figure for Faaborg-Midtfyn?
In Faaborg-Midtfyn, “Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses)” stands at 88.5% (2026), ranking 4 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 73.2%.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): what is the figure for Faaborg-Midtfyn?
In Faaborg-Midtfyn, “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)” stands at 11.6% (2026), ranking 5 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 6.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Faaborg-Midtfyn?
In Faaborg-Midtfyn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,033 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Faaborg-Midtfyn?
The nearest to Faaborg-Midtfyn are Svendborg (19 km), Odense (19 km), Nyborg (20 km), Kerteminde (30 km), Assens (32 km).