Fanø: population and statistics
Fanø has a population of 3,332 (2026) across 61.1 km², or 54.5 people per km². It ranks 97 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,332 residents
- 61.1 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 5 m
Fanø in numbers
Population of Fanø over time
Fanø had 3,290 residents in 2016 and 3,332 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,456 |
| 2022 | 3,427 |
| 2023 | 3,426 |
| 2024 | 3,357 |
| 2025 | 3,270 |
| 2026 | 3,332 |
All indicators for Fanø
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 | Fanø | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 39.2% | 23.3% | 23.6% | ranked 2 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 16.0% | 18.8% | 19.2% | ranked 91 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 52.3 years | 44.0 | 44.3 | ranked 5 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fanø | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 1,742 | 602,013 | 2,872,738 | ranked 97 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 38.6% | 31.3% | 28.9% | ranked 17 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 16.3% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 52 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 87.1% | 69.9% | 73.2% | ranked 11 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 6.0% | 27.7% | 23.6% | ranked 96 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 67.2% | 51.4% | 57.6% | ranked 11 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.17 ‰ | 3.60 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 3 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fanø | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 60.6% | 62.1% | 48.7% | ranked 24 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 0.0% | 11.3% | 13.4% | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 3.5% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 71 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 16.7% | 11.2% | 13.6% | ranked 29 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 17.7% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 2 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.9% | 5.6% | 6.2% | ranked 76 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fanø | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 259 | 80,137 | 414,663 | ranked 97 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.2 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 18 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 277,700 DKK | 269,119 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 40 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fanø | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 80.1% | 76.6% | 78.0% | ranked 21 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | ranked 66 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Fanø | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 823.2 ‰ | 29.2 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 1 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fanø | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 424.4 ‰ | 518.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 10.5% | 15.3% | 15.6% | ranked 93 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Fanø | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 43.8% | 32.7% | 31.6% | ranked 11 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Southern Denmark, Fanø ranks No. 22 by population.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: 0.0% in Fanø, compared with an average of 11.3% in Southern Denmark and 15.9% nationally.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: 823.2 ‰ in Fanø, compared with an average of 29.2 ‰ in Southern Denmark and 37.4 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 14.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,030 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Southern Denmark for “Share aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Southern Denmark for “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,557 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
Business sectors: Fanø
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services14.7% ×4.3
- Finance and insurance12.0% ×0.6
- Wholesale and retail trade11.6% ×1.2
- Real estate11.6% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.9
- Construction9.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×1.2
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.0% ×2.4
Where is Fanø?
Sunshine and temperatures: Fanø
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fanø?
Fanø has 3,332 residents (2026), ranking 97 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Fanø?
Fanø covers 61.1 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Fanø growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fanø went from 3,290 to 3,332, a change of +1.3%.
Where is Fanø?
Fanø is in Southern Denmark. Latitude 55.417, longitude 8.417.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: what is the figure for Fanø?
In Fanø, “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 85 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 13.4%.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fanø?
In Fanø, “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 823.2 ‰ (2026), ranking 1 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 25.1 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fanø?
In Fanø, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,030 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fanø?
The nearest to Fanø are Esbjerg (5.9 km), Varde (24 km), Vejen (47 km), Billund (49 km), Tønder (62 km).