Viborg Population 2026

Viborg has a population of 41,239, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in Central Jutland. Roughly 0.7% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

41,239

Rank in Denmark

#21

Coordinates

56.45°N, 9.40°E

~50 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen

Distance to capital (Copenhagen)

215 km

134 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
Holstebro	32,072	#30
Viby	31,756	#32

Cities near Viborg

Skive20,190 people · ~26 km away
Silkeborg49,747 people · ~33 km away
Randers62,802 people · ~39 km away
Herning50,565 people · ~44 km away
Holstebro32,072 people · ~49 km away
Tilst15,617 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Viborg?

Viborg has a population of 41,239 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Denmark.

What region is Viborg in?

Viborg is located in Central Jutland, Denmark.

Is Viborg the capital of Denmark?

No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 215 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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