Herning Population 2026

Herning has a population of 50,565, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in Central Jutland. Roughly 0.8% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

50,565

Rank in Denmark

#15

Coordinates

56.14°N, 8.98°E

~60 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen

Distance to capital (Copenhagen)

229 km

142 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Central Jutland

City	Population	Rank in Denmark
Århus	285,273	#2
Randers	62,802	#7
Horsens	61,074	#9
Silkeborg	49,747	#16
Hedensted	47,099	#19
Viborg	41,239	#21
Holstebro	32,072	#30
Viby	31,756	#32

Cities near Herning

Holstebro32,072 people · ~33 km away
Silkeborg49,747 people · ~35 km away
Viborg41,239 people · ~44 km away
Skive20,190 people · ~48 km away
Vejle60,231 people · ~59 km away
Hedensted47,099 people · ~61 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Herning?

Herning has a population of 50,565 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Denmark.

What region is Herning in?

Herning is located in Central Jutland, Denmark.

Is Herning the capital of Denmark?

No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 229 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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