Tilst Population 2026

Tilst has a population of 15,617, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in Central Jutland. Roughly 0.3% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,617

Rank in Denmark

#59

Coordinates

56.19°N, 10.11°E

~71 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen

Distance to capital (Copenhagen)

163 km

101 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 Tilst

Århus285,273 people · ~7 km away
Viby31,756 people · ~8 km away
Randers62,802 people · ~30 km away
Silkeborg49,747 people · ~35 km away
Horsens61,074 people · ~40 km away
Viborg41,239 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tilst?

Tilst has a population of 15,617 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Denmark.

What region is Tilst in?

Tilst is located in Central Jutland, Denmark.

Is Tilst the capital of Denmark?

No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 163 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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