Holstebro Population 2026

Holstebro has a population of 32,072, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in Central Jutland. Roughly 0.5% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,072

Rank in Denmark

#30

Coordinates

56.36°N, 8.62°E

~16 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen

Distance to capital (Copenhagen)

257 km

160 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
Herning	50,565	#15
Silkeborg	49,747	#16
Hedensted	47,099	#19
Viborg	41,239	#21
Viby	31,756	#32

Cities near Holstebro

Herning50,565 people · ~33 km away
Skive20,190 people · ~34 km away
Viborg41,239 people · ~49 km away
Silkeborg49,747 people · ~61 km away
Randers62,802 people · ~88 km away
Vejle60,231 people · ~92 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Holstebro?

Holstebro has a population of 32,072 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Denmark.

What region is Holstebro in?

Holstebro is located in Central Jutland, Denmark.

Is Holstebro the capital of Denmark?

No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 257 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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