Randers Population 2026

Randers has a population of 62,802, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in Central Jutland. Roughly 1.0% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

62,802

Rank in Denmark

Coordinates

56.46°N, 10.04°E

~12 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen

Distance to capital (Copenhagen)

180 km

112 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Central Jutland

City	Population	Rank in Denmark
Århus	285,273	#2
Horsens	61,074	#9
Herning	50,565	#15
Silkeborg	49,747	#16
Hedensted	47,099	#19
Viborg	41,239	#21
Holstebro	32,072	#30
Viby	31,756	#32

Cities near Randers

Tilst15,617 people · ~30 km away
Århus285,273 people · ~35 km away
Viby31,756 people · ~38 km away
Viborg41,239 people · ~39 km away
Silkeborg49,747 people · ~44 km away
Skive20,190 people · ~63 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Randers?

Randers has a population of 62,802 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Denmark.

What region is Randers in?

Randers is located in Central Jutland, Denmark.

Is Randers the capital of Denmark?

No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 180 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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