Langeland: population and statistics
Langeland has a population of 11,841 (2026) across 290.7 km², or 40.7 people per km². It ranks 94 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,841 residents
- 290.7 km²
- 41 people/km²
- 8 m
Langeland in numbers
Population of Langeland over time
Langeland had 12,547 residents in 2016 and 11,841 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,367 |
| 2022 | 12,316 |
| 2023 | 12,384 |
| 2024 | 12,260 |
| 2025 | 11,973 |
| 2026 | 11,841 |
All indicators for Langeland
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 | Langeland | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 39.1% | 23.3% | 23.6% | ranked 3 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 12.3% | 18.8% | 19.2% | ranked 97 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 53.4 years | 44.0 | 44.3 | ranked 2 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Langeland | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 6,517 | 602,013 | 2,872,738 | ranked 93 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 57.1% | 31.3% | 28.9% | ranked 6 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 7.5% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 92 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 84.4% | 69.9% | 73.2% | ranked 17 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 11.1% | 27.7% | 23.6% | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 59.7% | 51.4% | 57.6% | ranked 38 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.75 ‰ | 3.60 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 94 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Langeland | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 46.3% | 62.1% | 48.7% | ranked 51 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) | 14.2% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 3 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 18.1% | 11.2% | 13.6% | ranked 22 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 12.3% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 10 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 7.9% | 5.6% | 6.2% | ranked 34 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Langeland | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 805 | 80,137 | 414,663 | ranked 94 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65.7 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 63 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 229,128 DKK | 269,119 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 98 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Langeland | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 71.0% | 76.6% | 78.0% | ranked 97 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 3.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | ranked 10 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Langeland | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 175.2 ‰ | 29.2 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 10 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Langeland | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 557.0 ‰ | 518.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 30 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 7.8% | 15.3% | 15.6% | ranked 97 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Langeland | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 21.7% | 32.7% | 31.6% | ranked 94 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Southern Denmark, Langeland ranks No. 20 by population.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: 0.0% in Langeland, compared with an average of 11.3% in Southern Denmark and 15.9% nationally.
Average disposable income per person: 229,128 DKK in Langeland, compared with an average of 269,119 DKK in Southern Denmark and 288,135 DKK nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 18.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,067 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Southern Denmark for “Average age”.
- Number 1 in Southern Denmark for “Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove”.
- “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average disposable income per person”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share under 18”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 40,714 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
Business sectors: Langeland
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18.6% ×3.2
- Finance and insurance13.5% ×0.6
- Wholesale and retail trade9.8% ×1.0
- Construction9.6% ×1.1
- Real estate6.5% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×1.8
- Other service activities6.3% ×1.4
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.7
Where is Langeland?
Sunshine and temperatures: Langeland
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Langeland?
Langeland has 11,841 residents (2026), ranking 94 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Langeland?
Langeland covers 290.7 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Langeland growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Langeland went from 12,547 to 11,841, a change of −5.6%.
Where is Langeland?
Langeland is in Southern Denmark. Latitude 55.000, longitude 10.833.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: what is the figure for Langeland?
In Langeland, “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 85 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 13.4%.
Average disposable income per person: what is the figure for Langeland?
In Langeland, “Average disposable income per person” stands at 229,128 DKK (2024), ranking 98 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 272,448 DKK.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Langeland?
In Langeland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,067 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Langeland?
The nearest to Langeland are Svendborg (19 km), Nyborg (34 km), Ærø (34 km), Faaborg-Midtfyn (37 km), Lolland (46 km).