Vejle: population and statistics
Vejle has a population of 123,250 (2026) across 1,058.7 km², or 116 people per km². It ranks 5 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 123,250 residents
- 1,058.7 km²
- 116 people/km²
- 3 m
Vejle in numbers
Population of Vejle over time
Vejle had 111,743 residents in 2016 and 123,250 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 116,992 |
| 2022 | 119,060 |
| 2023 | 120,949 |
| 2024 | 121,696 |
| 2025 | 122,433 |
| 2026 | 123,250 |
All indicators for Vejle
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 | Vejle | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.1% | 23.3% | 23.6% | ranked 74 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 20.8% | 18.8% | 19.2% | ranked 22 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 42.2 years | 44.0 | 44.3 | ranked 73 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vejle | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 56,785 | 602,013 | 2,872,738 | ranked 6 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 28.2% | 31.3% | 28.9% | ranked 52 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 23.8% | 16.4% | 16.8% | ranked 14 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 65.4% | 69.9% | 73.2% | ranked 68 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 32.8% | 27.7% | 23.6% | ranked 33 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 51.1% | 51.4% | 57.6% | ranked 73 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.36 ‰ | 3.60 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 6 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vejle | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 54.0% | 62.1% | 48.7% | ranked 38 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 13.4% | 11.3% | 13.4% | ranked 49 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 5.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 57 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 16.7% | 11.2% | 13.6% | ranked 29 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 3.8% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 63 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 6.4% | 5.6% | 6.2% | ranked 46 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vejle | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 8,819 | 80,137 | 414,663 | ranked 6 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72.5 ‰ | 64.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 36 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 291,272 DKK | 269,119 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 26 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vejle | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 79.8% | 76.6% | 78.0% | ranked 26 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.5% | ranked 57 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vejle | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.5 ‰ | 29.2 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 59 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vejle | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 510.0 ‰ | 518.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 61 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 17.2% | 15.3% | 15.6% | ranked 32 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Vejle | Southern Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 36.7% | 32.7% | 31.6% | ranked 31 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 22 municipalities in Southern Denmark, Vejle ranks No. 2 by population.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 24.1% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 976 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Southern Denmark for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Southern Denmark for “Share under 18”.
- “Number of occupied dwellings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Number of enterprises”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 148,277 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hedensted, 12.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Odense (213,168 residents), 64 km away.
Business sectors: Vejle
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance24.1% ×1.1
- Real estate10.8% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade10.5% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.9
- Construction8.1% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.7% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×1.0
- Health and social work4.7% ×0.9
Where is Vejle?
Sunshine and temperatures: Vejle
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vejle?
Vejle has 123,250 residents (2026), ranking 5 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Vejle?
Vejle covers 1,058.7 km², with a density of 116 people per km².
Is the population of Vejle growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vejle went from 111,743 to 123,250, a change of +10.3%.
Where is Vejle?
Vejle is in Southern Denmark. Latitude 55.705, longitude 9.533.
Number of occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Vejle?
In Vejle, “Number of occupied dwellings” stands at 56,785 (2026), ranking 6 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 20,537.
Number of enterprises: what is the figure for Vejle?
In Vejle, “Number of enterprises” stands at 8,819 (2024), ranking 6 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 3,031.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vejle?
In Vejle, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 976 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vejle?
The nearest to Vejle are Hedensted (13 km), Fredericia (20 km), Kolding (24 km), Horsens (26 km), Middelfart (27 km).