Århus Population 2026

Århus has a population of 285,273, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in Central Jutland. Roughly 4.7% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 4.0× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.

Location of Århus (capital Copenhagen shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

285,273

Rank in Denmark

Coordinates

56.16°N, 10.21°E

~10 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen

Distance to capital (Copenhagen)

156 km

97 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Central Jutland

City	Population	Rank in Denmark
Randers	62,802	#7
Horsens	61,074	#9
Herning	50,565	#15
Silkeborg	49,747	#16
Hedensted	47,099	#19
Viborg	41,239	#21
Holstebro	32,072	#30
Viby	31,756	#32

Cities near Århus

Viby31,756 people · ~5 km away
Tilst15,617 people · ~7 km away
Randers62,802 people · ~35 km away
Horsens61,074 people · ~40 km away
Silkeborg49,747 people · ~41 km away
Hedensted47,099 people · ~53 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Århus?

Århus has a population of 285,273 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Denmark.

What region is Århus in?

Århus is located in Central Jutland, Denmark.

Is Århus the capital of Denmark?

No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 156 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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