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Oldest Cities in Denmark

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Denmark

1 Nykøbing Sjælland 20 42.0
2 Mårslet 18 42.0
3 Kolt 18 42.0
4 Hadsund 19 42.0
5 Otterup 21 42.0
6 Tune 20 42.0
7 Hornbæk 17 42.0
8 Ølstykke 17 42.0
9 Nibe 19 42.0
10 Bellinge 21 42.0
11 Hirtshals 19 42.0
12 Munkebo 21 42.0
13 Neder Holluf 21 42.0
14 Stavnsholt 17 42.0
15 Nordborg 21 42.0
16 Maribo 20 42.0
17 Kerteminde 21 42.0
18 Hellebæk 17 42.0
19 Ålsgårde 17 42.0
20 Rødekro 21 42.0
21 Assens 21 42.0
22 Hornslet 18 42.0
23 Malling 18 42.0
24 Åbybro 19 42.0
25 Skælskør 20 42.0
26 Ringe 21 42.0
27 Billund 21 42.0
28 Gilleleje 17 42.0
29 Slangerup 17 42.0
30 Hammel 18 42.0
31 Faaborg 21 42.0
32 Bramming 21 42.0
33 Skjern 18 42.0
34 Ry 18 42.0
35 Ebeltoft 18 42.0
36 Tranbjerg 18 42.0
37 Lemvig 18 42.0
38 Hasselager 18 42.0
39 Bjerringbro 18 42.0
40 Brande 18 42.0
41 Vojens 21 42.0
42 Vigerslev 17 42.0
43 Skagen 19 42.0
44 Svenstrup 19 42.0
45 Nivå 17 42.0
46 Sorø 20 42.0
47 Hinnerup 18 42.0
48 Hadsten 18 42.0
49 Ribe 21 42.0
50 Hørning 18 42.0
51 Aars 19 42.0
52 Vejen 21 42.0
53 Hundested 17 42.0
54 Trørød 17 42.0
55 Helsinge 17 42.0
56 Løgten 18 42.0
57 Måløv 17 42.0
58 Løkken 19 42.0
59 Sæby 19 42.0
60 Humlebæk 17 42.0
61 Fredensborg 17 42.0
62 Nykøbing Mors 19 42.0
63 Støvring 19 42.0
64 Smørumnedre 17 42.0
65 Grindsted 21 42.0
66 Alholm 20 42.0
67 Ringkøbing 18 42.0
68 Tårnby 17 42.0
69 Jyllinge 20 42.0
70 Christianshavn 17 42.0
71 Lystrup 18 42.0
72 Kongens Lyngby 17 42.0
73 Fløng 17 42.0
74 Struer 18 42.0
75 Espergærde 17 42.0
76 Gjellerup 18 42.0
77 Brøndby Strand 17 42.0
78 Hobro 19 42.0
79 Haslev 20 42.0
80 Løsning 18 42.0
81 Tranekær 21 42.0
82 Dragør 17 42.0
83 Odder 18 42.0
84 Nakskov 20 42.0
85 Brønderslev 19 42.0
86 Frederiksværk 17 42.0
87 Værløse 17 42.0
88 Thisted 19 42.0
89 Skanderborg 18 42.0
90 Hedehusene 17 42.0
91 Rønne 17 42.0
92 Varde 21 42.0
93 Grenaa 18 42.0
94 Korsør 20 42.0
95 Ikast 18 42.0
96 Tilst 18 42.0
97 Kalundborg 20 42.0
98 Middelfart 21 42.0
99 Tønder 21 42.0
100 Aabenraa 21 42.0

Cities with the oldest median ages in Denmark often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Nykøbing Sjælland has a median age of 42.0 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Nykøbing Sjælland's residents are over 42.0 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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