Vejle Population 2026
Vejle has a population of 60,231, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in South Denmark. Roughly 1.0% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
60,231
Rank in Denmark
#10
Coordinates
55.71°N, 9.54°E
~5 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen
Distance to capital (Copenhagen)
190 km
118 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Denmark
| City | Population | Rank in Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| Odense | 180,863 | #3 |
| Esbjerg | 71,698 | #6 |
| Kolding | 61,638 | #8 |
| Fredericia | 40,886 | #22 |
| Sønderborg | 27,766 | #35 |
| Svendborg | 27,300 | #36 |
| Haderslev | 22,011 | #42 |
| Nyborg | 17,525 | #51 |
Cities near Vejle
- Hedensted47,099 people · ~12 km away
- Fredericia40,886 people · ~21 km away
- Kolding61,638 people · ~25 km away
- Middelfart16,277 people · ~26 km away
- Horsens61,074 people · ~26 km away
- Silkeborg49,747 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vejle?
Vejle has a population of 60,231 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Denmark.
What region is Vejle in?
Vejle is located in South Denmark, Denmark.
Is Vejle the capital of Denmark?
No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 190 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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