Middelfart: population and statistics
Middelfart has a population of 40,625 (2026) across 298.9 km², or 136 people per km². It ranks 60 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 40,625 residents
- 298.9 km²
- 136 people/km²
- 8 m
Middelfart in numbers
Population of Middelfart over time
Middelfart had 37,913 residents in 2016 and 40,625 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 39,116 |
| 2022 | 39,603 |
| 2023 | 39,961 |
| 2024 | 40,158 |
| 2025 | 40,318 |
| 2026 | 40,625 |
All indicators for Middelfart
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 | Middelfart | 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) | 19.1% | 18.8% | 19.2% | ranked 52 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 45.5 years | 44.0 | 44.3 | ranked 37 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Middelfart | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 19,081 | 602,013 | 2,872,738 | ranked 58 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 34.8% | 31.3% | 28.9% | ranked 29 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 24.5% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 11 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 83.0% | 69.9% | 73.2% | ranked 22 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 15.9% | 27.7% | 23.6% | ranked 70 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 58.1% | 51.4% | 57.6% | ranked 47 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.62 ‰ | 3.60 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 10 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Middelfart | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 51.7% | 62.1% | 48.7% | ranked 45 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 17.4% | 11.3% | 13.4% | ranked 43 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 7.5% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 39 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 14.1% | 11.2% | 13.6% | ranked 44 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 2.3% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 82 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 6.5% | 5.6% | 6.2% | ranked 45 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Middelfart | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 3,020 | 80,137 | 414,663 | ranked 50 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75.2 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 25 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 285,877 DKK | 269,119 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 30 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Middelfart | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 80.0% | 76.6% | 78.0% | ranked 23 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 | Middelfart | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.0 ‰ | 29.2 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 43 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Middelfart | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 546.8 ‰ | 518.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 41 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 17.9% | 15.3% | 15.6% | ranked 27 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Middelfart | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 33.8% | 32.7% | 31.6% | ranked 40 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Southern Denmark, Middelfart ranks No. 13 by population.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.62 ‰ in Middelfart, compared with an average of 3.60 ‰ in Southern Denmark and 3.77 ‰ nationally.
Residential buildings with electric heating: 2.3% in Middelfart, compared with an average of 4.0% in Southern Denmark and 4.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 22.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,020 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Southern Denmark for “Dwellings built in 2000 or later”.
- “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 41,863 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Fredericia, 9.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kolding (96,214 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,080 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Middelfart
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance22.1% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade11.7% ×1.2
- Real estate11.1% ×1.2
- Construction7.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.4% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.4
Where is Middelfart?
Sunshine and temperatures: Middelfart
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Middelfart?
Middelfart has 40,625 residents (2026), ranking 60 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Middelfart?
Middelfart covers 298.9 km², with a density of 136 people per km².
Is the population of Middelfart growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Middelfart went from 37,913 to 40,625, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Middelfart?
Middelfart is in Southern Denmark. Latitude 55.500, longitude 9.750.
Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Middelfart?
In Middelfart, “Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.62 ‰ (2025), ranking 10 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 3.13 ‰.
Residential buildings with electric heating: what is the figure for Middelfart?
In Middelfart, “Residential buildings with electric heating” stands at 2.3% (2026), ranking 82 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 4.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Middelfart?
In Middelfart, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,020 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Middelfart?
The nearest to Middelfart are Fredericia (9.3 km), Kolding (18 km), Vejle (27 km), Assens (27 km), Nordfyn (30 km).