Fredericia: population and statistics
Fredericia has a population of 52,939 (2026) across 133.8 km², or 396 people per km². It ranks 39 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 52,939 residents
- 133.8 km²
- 396 people/km²
- 29 m
Fredericia in numbers
Population of Fredericia over time
Fredericia had 50,689 residents in 2016 and 52,939 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 51,275 |
| 2022 | 51,606 |
| 2023 | 52,173 |
| 2024 | 52,485 |
| 2025 | 52,616 |
| 2026 | 52,939 |
All indicators for Fredericia
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 | Fredericia | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.7% | 23.3% | 23.6% | ranked 58 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 18.4% | 18.8% | 19.2% | ranked 60 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 44.2 years | 44.0 | 44.3 | ranked 51 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fredericia | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 26,297 | 602,013 | 2,872,738 | ranked 32 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 25.9% | 31.3% | 28.9% | ranked 62 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 16.6% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 51 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 56.8% | 69.9% | 73.2% | ranked 76 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 42.8% | 27.7% | 23.6% | ranked 20 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 44.4% | 51.4% | 57.6% | ranked 83 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.60 ‰ | 3.60 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 77 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fredericia | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 85.3% | 62.1% | 48.7% | ranked 6 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) | 2.4% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 84 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 4.5% | 11.2% | 13.6% | ranked 92 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 5.1% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 48 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 2.3% | 5.6% | 6.2% | ranked 67 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fredericia | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,988 | 80,137 | 414,663 | ranked 51 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56.9 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 88 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 268,774 DKK | 269,119 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 55 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fredericia | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 75.8% | 76.6% | 78.0% | ranked 74 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% | ranked 12 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Fredericia | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.6 ‰ | 29.2 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 69 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fredericia | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 494.2 ‰ | 518.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 68 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 17.5% | 15.3% | 15.6% | ranked 31 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Fredericia | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 30.0% | 32.7% | 31.6% | ranked 58 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Southern Denmark, Fredericia ranks No. 9 by population.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: 0.0% in Fredericia, compared with an average of 11.3% in Southern Denmark and 15.9% nationally.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 56.9 ‰ in Fredericia, compared with an average of 64.7 ‰ in Southern Denmark and 69.5 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 21.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 969 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,739 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Middelfart, 9.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vejle (123,250 residents), 20 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,876 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Fredericia
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance21.5% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade11.4% ×1.2
- Real estate10.7% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×1.0
- Construction8.1% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.3% ×1.0
- Other service activities5.1% ×1.1
Where is Fredericia?
Sunshine and temperatures: Fredericia
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fredericia?
Fredericia has 52,939 residents (2026), ranking 39 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Fredericia?
Fredericia covers 133.8 km², with a density of 396 people per km².
Is the population of Fredericia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fredericia went from 50,689 to 52,939, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Fredericia?
Fredericia is in Southern Denmark. Latitude 55.583, longitude 9.767.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: what is the figure for Fredericia?
In Fredericia, “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 85 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 13.4%.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fredericia?
In Fredericia, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 56.9 ‰ (2024), ranking 88 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 69.0 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fredericia?
In Fredericia, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 969 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fredericia?
The nearest to Fredericia are Middelfart (9.3 km), Vejle (20 km), Hedensted (21 km), Kolding (21 km), Nordfyn (29 km).