Skive Population 2026

Skive has a population of 20,190, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in Central Jutland. Roughly 0.3% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,190

Rank in Denmark

#45

Coordinates

56.57°N, 9.03°E

~24 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen

Distance to capital (Copenhagen)

241 km

150 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
Holstebro	32,072	#30

Cities near Skive

Viborg41,239 people · ~26 km away
Holstebro32,072 people · ~34 km away
Herning50,565 people · ~48 km away
Silkeborg49,747 people · ~54 km away
Randers62,802 people · ~63 km away
Aalborg142,937 people · ~76 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Skive?

Skive has a population of 20,190 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Denmark.

What region is Skive in?

Skive is located in Central Jutland, Denmark.

Is Skive the capital of Denmark?

No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 241 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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