Fredericia Population 2026

Fredericia has a population of 40,886, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in South Denmark. Roughly 0.7% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

40,886

Rank in Denmark

#22

Coordinates

55.57°N, 9.75°E

~16 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen

Distance to capital (Copenhagen)

177 km

110 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South Denmark

City	Population	Rank in Denmark
Odense	180,863	#3
Esbjerg	71,698	#6
Kolding	61,638	#8
Vejle	60,231	#10
Sønderborg	27,766	#35
Svendborg	27,300	#36
Haderslev	22,011	#42
Nyborg	17,525	#51

Cities near Fredericia

Middelfart16,277 people · ~7 km away
Kolding61,638 people · ~20 km away
Vejle60,231 people · ~21 km away
Hedensted47,099 people · ~23 km away
Horsens61,074 people · ~33 km away
Haderslev22,011 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Fredericia?

Fredericia has a population of 40,886 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Denmark.

What region is Fredericia in?

Fredericia is located in South Denmark, Denmark.

Is Fredericia the capital of Denmark?

No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 177 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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