Kerteminde: population and statistics
Kerteminde has a population of 24,299 (2026) across 206.3 km², or 118 people per km². It ranks 87 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 24,299 residents
- 206.3 km²
- 118 people/km²
- −1 m
Kerteminde in numbers
Population of Kerteminde over time
Kerteminde had 23,880 residents in 2016 and 24,299 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,847 |
| 2022 | 24,034 |
| 2023 | 23,991 |
| 2024 | 23,894 |
| 2025 | 23,949 |
| 2026 | 24,299 |
All indicators for Kerteminde
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 | Kerteminde | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.1% | 23.3% | 23.6% | ranked 22 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 18.0% | 18.8% | 19.2% | ranked 68 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 46.8 years | 44.0 | 44.3 | ranked 20 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kerteminde | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 11,650 | 602,013 | 2,872,738 | ranked 83 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 27.7% | 31.3% | 28.9% | ranked 55 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 16.8% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 49 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 83.7% | 69.9% | 73.2% | ranked 18 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 14.4% | 27.7% | 23.6% | ranked 76 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 56.4% | 51.4% | 57.6% | ranked 56 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.43 ‰ | 3.60 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 20 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kerteminde | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 57.3% | 62.1% | 48.7% | ranked 32 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 19.4% | 11.3% | 13.4% | ranked 39 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 4.5% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 60 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 10.1% | 11.2% | 13.6% | ranked 77 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 74 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 5.2% | 5.6% | 6.2% | ranked 54 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kerteminde | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 1,493 | 80,137 | 414,663 | ranked 88 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62.5 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 72 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 267,813 DKK | 269,119 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 59 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kerteminde | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 77.6% | 76.6% | 78.0% | ranked 56 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 | Kerteminde | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.8 ‰ | 29.2 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 28 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kerteminde | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 540.4 ‰ | 518.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 45 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 13.8% | 15.3% | 15.6% | ranked 71 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Kerteminde | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 29.9% | 32.7% | 31.6% | ranked 59 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Southern Denmark, Kerteminde ranks No. 19 by population.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 21.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,014 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Number of enterprises”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 28,894 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Nyborg, 17.4 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 4,056 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Kerteminde
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance21.6% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade11.3% ×1.2
- Construction9.2% ×1.1
- Real estate9.2% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.0% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×1.2
- Manufacturing5.5% ×1.5
Where is Kerteminde?
Sunshine and temperatures: Kerteminde
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kerteminde?
Kerteminde has 24,299 residents (2026), ranking 87 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Kerteminde?
Kerteminde covers 206.3 km², with a density of 118 people per km².
Is the population of Kerteminde growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kerteminde went from 23,880 to 24,299, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Kerteminde?
Kerteminde is in Southern Denmark. Latitude 55.450, longitude 10.667.
Number of enterprises: what is the figure for Kerteminde?
In Kerteminde, “Number of enterprises” stands at 1,493 (2024), ranking 88 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 3,031.
Number of occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Kerteminde?
In Kerteminde, “Number of occupied dwellings” stands at 11,650 (2026), ranking 83 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 20,537.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kerteminde?
In Kerteminde, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,014 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kerteminde?
The nearest to Kerteminde are Nyborg (17 km), Odense (19 km), Nordfyn (29 km), Faaborg-Midtfyn (30 km), Kalundborg (37 km).