Svendborg Population 2026

Svendborg has a population of 27,300, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in South Denmark. Roughly 0.5% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.

CopenhagenSvendborg
Location of Svendborg (capital Copenhagen shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
27,300
Rank in Denmark
#36
Coordinates
55.06°N, 10.61°E
~14 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen
Distance to capital (Copenhagen)
141 km
88 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South Denmark

CityPopulationRank in Denmark
Odense180,863#3
Esbjerg71,698#6
Kolding61,638#8
Vejle60,231#10
Fredericia40,886#22
Sønderborg27,766#35
Haderslev22,011#42
Nyborg17,525#51

Cities near Svendborg

FAQ

What is the population of Svendborg?
Svendborg has a population of 27,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Denmark.
What region is Svendborg in?
Svendborg is located in South Denmark, Denmark.
Is Svendborg the capital of Denmark?
No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 141 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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