Islands in Denmark map & data
There are 497 islands mapped in Denmark, spread over 5 regions. The most are in Sjælland (131), Syddanmark (122) and Hovedstaden (110). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Hjelm, Nekselø and Kronløbsøen.
Islands by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sjælland | 131 | 26% |
| Syddanmark | 122 | 25% |
| Hovedstaden | 110 | 22% |
| Midtjylland | 83 | 17% |
| Nordjylland | 39 | 7.8% |
Notable islands in Denmark
- HjelmMidtjylland
- NekseløSjælland
- KronløbsøenHovedstaden
- AvernakøSyddanmark
- HirsholmNordjylland · pop. 2
- JegindøMidtjylland
- RågøSjælland
- Middelgrunds FortHovedstaden
- BirkholmSyddanmark
- BorreholmNordjylland
- EskeholmMidtjylland
- Rågø KalvSjælland
- DrejøSyddanmark
- DegetNordjylland
- FjandøMidtjylland
- LindholmSjælland · 2 m
- EgholmNordjylland
- FuglholmMidtjylland
- Ejerslev RønNordjylland
- HjortholmMidtjylland
- Fruens HolmNordjylland
- Hov RønMidtjylland
- HjellenNordjylland
- KyholmMidtjylland
- LivøNordjylland
- MejlesholmMidtjylland
- MågeøenNordjylland
- MøgeløMidtjylland
- PlettenNordjylland
- MøllegrundMidtjylland
- Store RotholmNordjylland
- RumpenMidtjylland
- Treskelbakke HolmNordjylland
- RønnenMidtjylland
- TyvholmNordjylland
- SværmMidtjylland
- TunøMidtjylland
- VejrøMidtjylland
- VorsøMidtjylland
- Vorsø KalvMidtjylland
What's in this layer
Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.
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Frequently asked questions
How many islands are there in Denmark?
This layer holds 497 islands in Denmark, the most of them in Sjælland. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of islands in Denmark?
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What information comes with each island?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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