Frederikshavn Population 2026

Frederikshavn has a population of 22,672, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in North Denmark. Roughly 0.4% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.

CopenhagenFrederikshavn
Location of Frederikshavn (capital Copenhagen shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
22,672
Rank in Denmark
#41
Coordinates
57.44°N, 10.54°E
~8 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen
Distance to capital (Copenhagen)
232 km
144 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Denmark

CityPopulationRank in Denmark
Aalborg142,937#4
Hjørring25,644#37
Nørresundby23,718#38

Cities near Frederikshavn

FAQ

What is the population of Frederikshavn?
Frederikshavn has a population of 22,672 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Denmark.
What region is Frederikshavn in?
Frederikshavn is located in North Denmark, Denmark.
Is Frederikshavn the capital of Denmark?
No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 232 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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