Nyborg: population and statistics
Nyborg has a population of 32,401 (2026) across 276.8 km², or 117 people per km². It ranks 71 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 32,401 residents
- 276.8 km²
- 117 people/km²
- 23 m
Nyborg in numbers
Population of Nyborg over time
Nyborg had 31,886 residents in 2016 and 32,401 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 31,933 |
| 2022 | 32,098 |
| 2023 | 32,262 |
| 2024 | 32,193 |
| 2025 | 32,329 |
| 2026 | 32,401 |
All indicators for Nyborg
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 | Nyborg | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.5% | 23.3% | 23.6% | ranked 28 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 17.9% | 18.8% | 19.2% | ranked 70 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 46.3 years | 44.0 | 44.3 | ranked 24 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nyborg | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 15,967 | 602,013 | 2,872,738 | ranked 72 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 36.5% | 31.3% | 28.9% | ranked 23 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 18.0% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 37 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 72.6% | 69.9% | 73.2% | ranked 52 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 25.7% | 27.7% | 23.6% | ranked 43 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 52.0% | 51.4% | 57.6% | ranked 72 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.41 ‰ | 3.60 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 60 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nyborg | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 59.3% | 62.1% | 48.7% | ranked 27 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 13.3% | 11.3% | 13.4% | ranked 50 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 5.2% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 56 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 10.7% | 11.2% | 13.6% | ranked 73 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 86 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 9.1% | 5.6% | 6.2% | ranked 24 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nyborg | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 1,676 | 80,137 | 414,663 | ranked 84 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 52.1 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 95 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 256,450 DKK | 269,119 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 72 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nyborg | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 74.2% | 76.6% | 78.0% | ranked 88 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 | Nyborg | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.5 ‰ | 29.2 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 48 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nyborg | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 516.2 ‰ | 518.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 58 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 13.9% | 15.3% | 15.6% | ranked 69 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Nyborg | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 29.2% | 32.7% | 31.6% | ranked 62 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Southern Denmark, Nyborg ranks No. 16 by population.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: 52.1 ‰ in Nyborg, compared with an average of 64.7 ‰ in Southern Denmark and 69.5 ‰ nationally.
Employment rate (aged 16–64): 74.2% in Nyborg, compared with an average of 76.6% in Southern Denmark and 77.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 19.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,052 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 16–64)”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 38,768 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kerteminde, 17.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Faaborg-Midtfyn (52,328 residents), 20 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,208 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Nyborg
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance19.1% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.8% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade9.2% ×1.0
- Real estate9.1% ×1.0
- Construction8.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.4% ×1.0
Where is Nyborg?
Sunshine and temperatures: Nyborg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nyborg?
Nyborg has 32,401 residents (2026), ranking 71 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Nyborg?
Nyborg covers 276.8 km², with a density of 117 people per km².
Is the population of Nyborg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nyborg went from 31,886 to 32,401, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Nyborg?
Nyborg is in Southern Denmark. Latitude 55.295, longitude 10.703.
Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nyborg?
In Nyborg, “Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 52.1 ‰ (2024), ranking 95 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 69.0 ‰.
Employment rate (aged 16–64): what is the figure for Nyborg?
In Nyborg, “Employment rate (aged 16–64)” stands at 74.2% (2024), ranking 88 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 78.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nyborg?
In Nyborg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,052 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nyborg?
The nearest to Nyborg are Kerteminde (17 km), Faaborg-Midtfyn (20 km), Svendborg (23 km), Odense (23 km), Langeland (34 km).