Least Dense in Denmark

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Denmark

1 Nibe 19 8/mi²
2 Skjern 18 11/mi²
3 Bjerringbro 18 11/mi²
4 Maribo 20 11/mi²
5 Hadsund 19 12/mi²
6 Åbybro 19 12/mi²
7 Rødekro 21 14/mi²
8 Hornslet 18 15/mi²
9 Hirtshals 19 15/mi²
10 Ringkøbing 18 15/mi²
11 Brande 18 16/mi²
12 Bramming 21 17/mi²
13 Skælskør 20 17/mi²
14 Ebeltoft 18 17/mi²
15 Vojens 21 18/mi²
16 Ringe 21 19/mi²
17 Sæby 19 19/mi²
18 Ribe 21 19/mi²
19 Seem 21 19/mi²
20 Faaborg 21 20/mi²
21 Nykøbing Sjælland 20 20/mi²
22 Otterup 21 21/mi²
23 Assens 21 21/mi²
24 Aars 19 21/mi²
25 Alholm 20 21/mi²
26 Nordborg 21 21/mi²
27 Hinnerup 18 22/mi²
28 Løkken 19 23/mi²
29 Støvring 19 23/mi²
30 Hørning 18 24/mi²
31 Nakskov 20 25/mi²
32 Vordingborg 20 25/mi²
33 Varde 21 25/mi²
34 Billund 21 26/mi²
35 Vejen 21 26/mi²
36 Lemvig 18 27/mi²
37 Hammel 18 27/mi²
38 Hobro 19 28/mi²
39 Mårslet 18 28/mi²
40 Kolt 18 29/mi²
41 Bellinge 21 30/mi²
42 Neder Holluf 21 31/mi²
43 Nykøbing Mors 19 33/mi²
44 Munkebo 21 33/mi²
45 Kalundborg 20 34/mi²
46 Hundested 17 34/mi²
47 Ry 18 34/mi²
48 Ikast 18 34/mi²
49 Kerteminde 21 35/mi²
50 Nykøbing Falster 20 35/mi²
51 Malling 18 35/mi²
52 Hedensted 18 36/mi²
53 Tranekær 21 37/mi²
54 Løsning 18 38/mi²
55 Korsør 20 38/mi²
56 Brønderslev 19 39/mi²
57 Grindsted 21 41/mi²
58 Tranbjerg 18 41/mi²
59 Hasselager 18 42/mi²
60 Vigerslev 17 42/mi²
61 Svenstrup 19 44/mi²
62 Slangerup 17 45/mi²
63 Løgten 18 49/mi²
64 Sorø 20 51/mi²
65 Frederiksværk 17 51/mi²
66 Rønne 17 52/mi²
67 Skive 18 53/mi²
68 Haderslev 21 55/mi²
69 Haslev 20 56/mi²
70 Jyllinge 20 56/mi²
71 Christianshavn 17 56/mi²
72 Gilleleje 17 60/mi²
73 Viborg 18 62/mi²
74 Gjellerup 18 64/mi²
75 Struer 18 67/mi²
76 Hjørring 19 69/mi²
77 Holstebro 18 72/mi²
78 Herning 18 74/mi²
79 Lind 18 74/mi²
80 Helsinge 17 76/mi²
81 Odder 18 78/mi²
82 Slagelse 20 85/mi²
83 Tilst 18 88/mi²
84 Skanderborg 18 89/mi²
85 Ølstykke 17 97/mi²
86 Middelfart 21 99/mi²
87 Svendborg 21 104/mi²
88 Hornbæk 17 108/mi²
89 Holbæk 20 111/mi²
90 Frederikssund 17 112/mi²
91 Hellebæk 17 117/mi²
92 Ålsgårde 17 117/mi²
93 Skagen 19 134/mi²
94 Nørresundby 19 137/mi²
95 Næstved 20 141/mi²
96 Klinteby Frihed 20 167/mi²
97 Smørumnedre 17 173/mi²
98 Nivå 17 179/mi²
99 Viby 18 180/mi²
100 Ringsted 20 180/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Denmark offer spacious living with more land per resident. Nibe has just 8 people per square mile. These cities provide room to spread out with larger lot sizes and more open space.

Low-density cities typically feature more single-family homes with larger yards, easier parking, and less traffic congestion. They appeal to families seeking space, privacy, and access to nature without moving to a fully rural area.

While the spread-out nature of these cities means longer drives to amenities and greater reliance on personal vehicles, many residents value the trade-off for quieter neighborhoods and a more relaxed pace of life.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Nibe, there are only 8 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 3,639,478 square feet of city space.
  • 2. Low-density cities often have significantly lower housing costs due to more available land for development.
  • 3. Many of the least dense cities are located in the western United States, where vast open spaces define the landscape.

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