Nordfyn: population and statistics
Nordfyn has a population of 29,179 (2026) across 452.3 km², or 64.5 people per km². It ranks 79 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 29,179 residents
- 452.3 km²
- 64 people/km²
- 46 m
Nordfyn in numbers
Population of Nordfyn over time
Nordfyn had 29,298 residents in 2016 and 29,179 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,549 |
| 2022 | 29,714 |
| 2023 | 29,726 |
| 2024 | 29,610 |
| 2025 | 29,342 |
| 2026 | 29,179 |
All indicators for Nordfyn
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 | Nordfyn | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.8% | 23.3% | 23.6% | ranked 38 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 18.2% | 18.8% | 19.2% | ranked 63 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 46.1 years | 44.0 | 44.3 | ranked 28 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nordfyn | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 13,532 | 602,013 | 2,872,738 | ranked 76 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 39.8% | 31.3% | 28.9% | ranked 14 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 15.5% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 56 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 87.3% | 69.9% | 73.2% | ranked 10 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 9.3% | 27.7% | 23.6% | ranked 91 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 65.4% | 51.4% | 57.6% | ranked 16 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.70 ‰ | 3.60 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 72 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nordfyn | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 38.7% | 62.1% | 48.7% | ranked 61 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 15.2% | 11.3% | 13.4% | ranked 46 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 13.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 4 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 17.1% | 11.2% | 13.6% | ranked 26 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 3.7% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 64 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 10.7% | 5.6% | 6.2% | ranked 8 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nordfyn | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,153 | 80,137 | 414,663 | ranked 75 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72.7 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 35 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 252,071 DKK | 269,119 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 83 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nordfyn | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 76.3% | 76.6% | 78.0% | ranked 72 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 | Nordfyn | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.2 ‰ | 29.2 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 19 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nordfyn | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 576.1 ‰ | 518.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 14 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 13.4% | 15.3% | 15.6% | ranked 78 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Nordfyn | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 25.9% | 32.7% | 31.6% | ranked 80 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Southern Denmark, Nordfyn ranks No. 17 by population.
Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove: 13.9% in Nordfyn, compared with an average of 5.3% in Southern Denmark and 4.9% nationally.
Dwellings in blocks of flats: 9.3% in Nordfyn, compared with an average of 27.7% in Southern Denmark and 40.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 18.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,037 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in blocks of flats”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 63,347 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Odense (213,168 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,148 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Nordfyn
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance18.8% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.4% ×2.3
- Construction12.9% ×1.5
- Real estate9.8% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.2% ×1.4
Where is Nordfyn?
Sunshine and temperatures: Nordfyn
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nordfyn?
Nordfyn has 29,179 residents (2026), ranking 79 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Nordfyn?
Nordfyn covers 452.3 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Nordfyn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nordfyn went from 29,298 to 29,179, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Nordfyn?
Nordfyn is in Southern Denmark. Latitude 55.522, longitude 10.222.
Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove: what is the figure for Nordfyn?
In Nordfyn, “Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove” stands at 13.9% (2026), ranking 4 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 6.2%.
Dwellings in blocks of flats: what is the figure for Nordfyn?
In Nordfyn, “Dwellings in blocks of flats” stands at 9.3% (2026), ranking 91 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 23.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nordfyn?
In Nordfyn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,037 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nordfyn?
The nearest to Nordfyn are Odense (18 km), Kerteminde (29 km), Fredericia (29 km), Middelfart (30 km), Assens (35 km).