Nykøbing Falster Population 2026
Nykøbing Falster has a population of 19,976, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in Zealand. Roughly 0.3% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,976
Rank in Denmark
#48
Coordinates
54.77°N, 11.87°E
~2 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen
Distance to capital (Copenhagen)
110 km
68 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zealand
Cities near Nykøbing Falster
- Vordingborg17,868 people · ~27 km away
- Klinteby Frihed53,443 people · ~51 km away
- Næstved44,331 people · ~52 km away
- Ringsted23,086 people · ~75 km away
- Slagelse31,896 people · ~78 km away
- Køge38,304 people · ~79 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nykøbing Falster?
Nykøbing Falster has a population of 19,976 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Denmark.
What region is Nykøbing Falster in?
Nykøbing Falster is located in Zealand, Denmark.
Is Nykøbing Falster the capital of Denmark?
No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 110 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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