Vejen: population and statistics
Vejen has a population of 42,641 (2026) across 813.7 km², or 52.4 people per km². It ranks 54 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 42,641 residents
- 813.7 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 37 m
Vejen in numbers
Population of Vejen over time
Vejen had 42,869 residents in 2016 and 42,641 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 42,790 |
| 2022 | 42,596 |
| 2023 | 42,924 |
| 2024 | 42,800 |
| 2025 | 42,702 |
| 2026 | 42,641 |
All indicators for Vejen
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 | Vejen | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.8% | 23.3% | 23.6% | ranked 56 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 19.9% | 18.8% | 19.2% | ranked 37 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 43.9 years | 44.0 | 44.3 | ranked 55 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vejen | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 19,599 | 602,013 | 2,872,738 | ranked 54 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 32.7% | 31.3% | 28.9% | ranked 36 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 16.7% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 50 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 88.1% | 69.9% | 73.2% | ranked 6 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 11.5% | 27.7% | 23.6% | ranked 84 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) | 6.88 ‰ | 3.60 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 8 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vejen | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 41.8% | 62.1% | 48.7% | ranked 57 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 18.1% | 11.3% | 13.4% | ranked 42 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 9.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 30 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 15.4% | 11.2% | 13.6% | ranked 38 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 4.7% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 52 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 10.0% | 5.6% | 6.2% | ranked 14 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vejen | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 3,044 | 80,137 | 414,663 | ranked 48 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71.1 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 41 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 361,047 DKK | 269,119 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 8 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vejen | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 80.5% | 76.6% | 78.0% | ranked 17 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.5% | ranked 88 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vejen | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.7 ‰ | 29.2 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 80 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vejen | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 572.7 ‰ | 518.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 17 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 13.7% | 15.3% | 15.6% | ranked 73 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Vejen | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 24.9% | 32.7% | 31.6% | ranked 86 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Southern Denmark, Vejen ranks No. 12 by population.
Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses): 88.1% in Vejen, compared with an average of 69.9% in Southern Denmark and 57.0% nationally.
Average disposable income per person: 361,047 DKK in Vejen, compared with an average of 269,119 DKK in Southern Denmark and 288,135 DKK nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 18.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 972 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Southern Denmark for “Average disposable income per person”.
- “Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses)”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Average disposable income per person”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 113,964 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kolding (96,214 residents), 20 km away.
Business sectors: Vejen
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance18.3% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.3% ×2.8
- Wholesale and retail trade11.0% ×1.2
- Construction10.4% ×1.2
- Real estate9.5% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.7% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical5.1% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×0.9
Where is Vejen?
Sunshine and temperatures: Vejen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vejen?
Vejen has 42,641 residents (2026), ranking 54 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Vejen?
Vejen covers 813.7 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Vejen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vejen went from 42,869 to 42,641, a change of −0.5%.
Where is Vejen?
Vejen is in Southern Denmark. Latitude 55.483, longitude 9.150.
Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses): what is the figure for Vejen?
In Vejen, “Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses)” stands at 88.1% (2026), ranking 6 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 73.2%.
Average disposable income per person: what is the figure for Vejen?
In Vejen, “Average disposable income per person” stands at 361,047 DKK (2024), ranking 8 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 272,448 DKK.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vejen?
In Vejen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 972 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vejen?
The nearest to Vejen are Kolding (20 km), Billund (30 km), Haderslev (34 km), Vejle (34 km), Middelfart (38 km).