Haderslev: population and statistics
Haderslev has a population of 55,218 (2026) across 816.8 km², or 67.6 people per km². It ranks 34 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 55,218 residents
- 816.8 km²
- 68 people/km²
- 4 m
Haderslev in numbers
Population of Haderslev over time
Haderslev had 56,029 residents in 2016 and 55,218 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 55,376 |
| 2022 | 55,340 |
| 2023 | 55,353 |
| 2024 | 55,438 |
| 2025 | 55,354 |
| 2026 | 55,218 |
All indicators for Haderslev
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 | Haderslev | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.3% | 23.3% | 23.6% | ranked 41 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 18.3% | 18.8% | 19.2% | ranked 61 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 45.4 years | 44.0 | 44.3 | ranked 41 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Haderslev | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 27,013 | 602,013 | 2,872,738 | ranked 31 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 35.5% | 31.3% | 28.9% | ranked 27 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 11.2% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 82 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 70.1% | 69.9% | 73.2% | ranked 60 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 28.9% | 27.7% | 23.6% | ranked 38 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 52.9% | 51.4% | 57.6% | ranked 68 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.45 ‰ | 3.60 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 83 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Haderslev | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 39.5% | 62.1% | 48.7% | ranked 60 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 23.9% | 11.3% | 13.4% | ranked 36 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 6.1% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 50 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 14.4% | 11.2% | 13.6% | ranked 42 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 5.5% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 45 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 9.9% | 5.6% | 6.2% | ranked 16 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Haderslev | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 3,387 | 80,137 | 414,663 | ranked 42 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61.1 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 77 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 251,031 DKK | 269,119 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 85 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Haderslev | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 76.4% | 76.6% | 78.0% | ranked 71 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.5% | ranked 35 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Haderslev | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.9 ‰ | 29.2 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 45 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Haderslev | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 553.5 ‰ | 518.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 33 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 14.0% | 15.3% | 15.6% | ranked 66 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Haderslev | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 26.6% | 32.7% | 31.6% | ranked 77 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Southern Denmark, Haderslev ranks No. 8 by population.
Average disposable income per person: 251,031 DKK in Haderslev, compared with an average of 269,119 DKK in Southern Denmark and 288,135 DKK nationally.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.45 ‰ in Haderslev, compared with an average of 3.60 ‰ in Southern Denmark and 3.77 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 17.9% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,011 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 114,398 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Aabenraa, 24.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kolding (96,214 residents), 27 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,044 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Haderslev
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance17.9% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.5% ×2.3
- Wholesale and retail trade10.3% ×1.1
- Real estate9.7% ×1.0
- Construction9.0% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×1.1
- Other service activities5.0% ×1.1
Where is Haderslev?
Sunshine and temperatures: Haderslev
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Haderslev?
Haderslev has 55,218 residents (2026), ranking 34 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Haderslev?
Haderslev covers 816.8 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Haderslev growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Haderslev went from 56,029 to 55,218, a change of −1.4%.
Where is Haderslev?
Haderslev is in Southern Denmark. Latitude 55.250, longitude 9.500.
Average disposable income per person: what is the figure for Haderslev?
In Haderslev, “Average disposable income per person” stands at 251,031 DKK (2024), ranking 85 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 272,448 DKK.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Haderslev?
In Haderslev, “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.45 ‰ (2025), ranking 83 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 3.13 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Haderslev?
In Haderslev, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,011 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Haderslev?
The nearest to Haderslev are Aabenraa (25 km), Assens (26 km), Kolding (27 km), Middelfart (32 km), Vejen (34 km).