Least Dense in Denmark

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Least Dense — Denmark

1 Nibe 19 8/mi²

2 Lystrup 18 9/mi²

3 Skjern 18 11/mi²

4 Bjerringbro 18 11/mi²

5 Maribo 20 11/mi²

6 Hadsund 19 12/mi²

7 Åbybro 19 12/mi²

8 Grenaa 18 13/mi²

9 Rødekro 21 14/mi²

10 Hornslet 18 15/mi²

11 Hirtshals 19 15/mi²

12 Ringkøbing 18 15/mi²

13 Brande 18 16/mi²

14 Bramming 21 17/mi²

15 Skælskør 20 17/mi²

16 Ebeltoft 18 17/mi²

17 Ringe 21 18/mi²

18 Vojens 21 18/mi²

19 Thisted 19 19/mi²

20 Faaborg 21 19/mi²

21 Sæby 19 19/mi²

22 Ribe 21 19/mi²

23 Nykøbing Sjælland 20 20/mi²

24 Assens 21 21/mi²

25 Alholm 20 21/mi²

26 Nordborg 21 21/mi²

27 Otterup 21 21/mi²

28 Aars 19 21/mi²

29 Hinnerup 18 22/mi²

30 Løkken 19 23/mi²

31 Støvring 19 23/mi²

32 Hørning 18 24/mi²

33 Nakskov 20 25/mi²

34 Varde 21 25/mi²

35 Hammel 18 26/mi²

36 Vejen 21 26/mi²

37 Hobro 19 28/mi²

38 Billund 21 28/mi²

39 Mårslet 18 28/mi²

40 Kolt 18 29/mi²

41 Lemvig 18 29/mi²

42 Bellinge 21 30/mi²

43 Neder Holluf 21 31/mi²

44 Ikast 18 32/mi²

45 Nykøbing Mors 19 33/mi²

46 Munkebo 21 33/mi²

47 Kalundborg 20 34/mi²

48 Hundested 17 34/mi²

49 Kerteminde 21 34/mi²

50 Ry 18 34/mi²

51 Malling 18 35/mi²

52 Tranekær 21 37/mi²

53 Løsning 18 38/mi²

54 Korsør 20 38/mi²

55 Vordingborg 20 39/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 Nykøbing Falster 20 42/mi²

62 Svenstrup 19 44/mi²

63 Slangerup 17 45/mi²

64 Løgten 18 49/mi²

65 Frederiksværk 17 51/mi²

66 Sorø 20 51/mi²

67 Rønne 17 52/mi²

68 Skive 18 53/mi²

69 Haderslev 21 54/mi²

70 Haslev 20 56/mi²

71 Jyllinge 20 56/mi²

72 Christianshavn 17 56/mi²

73 Gilleleje 17 60/mi²

74 Holstebro 18 62/mi²

75 Viborg 18 63/mi²

76 Gjellerup 18 64/mi²

77 Skanderborg 18 65/mi²

78 Struer 18 67/mi²

79 Hjørring 19 68/mi²

80 Herning 18 72/mi²

81 Helsinge 17 76/mi²

82 Odder 18 83/mi²

83 Slagelse 20 85/mi²

84 Tilst 18 88/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 Nørresundby 19 137/mi²

94 Skagen 19 137/mi²

95 Næstved 20 139/mi²

96 Hedensted 18 147/mi²

97 Klinteby Frihed 20 167/mi²

98 Smørumnedre 17 173/mi²

99 Nivå 17 178/mi²

100 Viby 18 179/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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