Silkeborg Population 2026

Silkeborg has a population of 49,747, making it the #16 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 Silkeborg (capital Copenhagen shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

49,747

Rank in Denmark

#16

Coordinates

56.17°N, 9.55°E

~19 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen

Distance to capital (Copenhagen)

196 km

122 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
Hedensted	47,099	#19
Viborg	41,239	#21
Holstebro	32,072	#30
Viby	31,756	#32

Cities near Silkeborg

Viborg41,239 people · ~33 km away
Tilst15,617 people · ~35 km away
Herning50,565 people · ~35 km away
Viby31,756 people · ~38 km away
Horsens61,074 people · ~39 km away
Århus285,273 people · ~41 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Silkeborg?

Silkeborg has a population of 49,747 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Denmark.

What region is Silkeborg in?

Silkeborg is located in Central Jutland, Denmark.

Is Silkeborg the capital of Denmark?

No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 196 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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