Largest Cities in Denmark

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Denmark Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
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Largest Cities - Denmark

1 Copenhagen 17 667,099
2 Århus 18 290,598
3 Odense 21 185,480
4 Aalborg 19 121,878
5 Frederiksberg 17 105,840
6 Esbjerg 21 71,554
7 Randers 18 64,674
8 Horsens 18 64,418
9 Kolding 21 63,645
10 Vejle 21 62,011
11 Hvidovre 17 53,527
12 Avedøre 17 53,443
13 Klinteby Frihed 20 53,443
14 Roskilde 20 53,354
15 Lind 18 51,312
16 Herning 18 51,312
17 Silkeborg 18 50,866
18 Greve 20 47,671
19 Hørsholm 17 47,489
20 Helsingør 17 47,364
21 Valby 17 46,161
22 Næstved 20 44,996
23 Fredericia 21 41,243
24 Viborg 18 41,079
25 Rødovre 17 40,652
26 Ballerup 17 40,000
27 Charlottenlund 17 40,000
28 Køge 20 38,588
29 Taastrup 17 37,231
30 Holstebro 18 37,220
31 Vanløse 17 37,115
32 Hillerød 17 36,043
33 Slagelse 20 31,896
34 Viby 18 31,850
35 Holbæk 20 29,608
36 Albertslund 17 27,692
37 Sønderborg 21 27,595
38 Svendborg 21 27,210
39 Indre By 17 26,223
40 Hjørring 19 25,917
41 Nørresundby 19 23,718
42 Frederikshavn 19 23,501
43 Glostrup 17 23,128
44 Ringsted 20 23,086
45 Haderslev 21 22,182
46 Birkerød 17 20,877
47 Farum 17 20,312
48 Skive 18 20,176
49 Ishøj 17 20,017
50 Brøndbyvester 17 20,000
51 Stenløse 17 19,998
52 Skanderborg 18 18,659
53 Nyborg 21 17,415
54 Solrød Strand 20 17,337
55 Allerød 17 16,906
56 Lillerød 17 16,906
57 Frederikssund 17 16,850
58 Vallensbæk 17 16,515
59 Nykøbing Falster 20 16,405
60 Middelfart 21 16,277
61 Kalundborg 20 16,211
62 Ikast 18 15,979
63 Aabenraa 21 15,967
64 Tilst 18 15,617
65 Grenaa 18 14,765
66 Korsør 20 14,463
67 Varde 21 14,039
68 Rønne 17 13,759
69 Hedehusene 17 13,663
70 Thisted 19 13,461
71 Værløse 17 13,069
72 Frederiksværk 17 12,815
73 Brønderslev 19 12,549
74 Nakskov 20 12,495
75 Dragør 17 12,401
76 Tranekær 21 12,367
77 Løsning 18 12,220
78 Haslev 20 12,119
79 Hobro 19 12,071
80 Brøndby Strand 17 11,915
81 Vordingborg 20 11,747
82 Hedensted 18 11,591
83 Odder 18 11,568
84 Gjellerup 18 11,406
85 Espergærde 17 11,358
86 Struer 18 11,317
87 Kongens Lyngby 17 11,232
88 Fløng 17 11,108
89 Lystrup 18 10,273
90 Christianshavn 17 10,140
91 Jyllinge 20 10,134
92 Tårnby 17 10,000
93 Ringkøbing 18 9,894
94 Alholm 20 9,848
95 Grindsted 21 9,750
96 Kokkedal 17 9,585
97 Smørumnedre 17 9,507
98 Støvring 19 9,089
99 Nykøbing Mors 19 9,031
100 Fredensborg 17 8,965

The largest cities in Denmark represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Copenhagen leads with a population of 667,099, followed by Århus and Odense. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 21 dominates the top 10 with 4 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Copenhagen's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 21 has 4 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 20,000 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,370,895.

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