Bornholm: population and statistics
Bornholm has a population of 38,677 (2026) across 588.6 km², or 65.7 people per km². It ranks 62 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 38,677 residents
- 588.6 km²
- 66 people/km²
- 87 m
Bornholm in numbers
Population of Bornholm over time
Bornholm had 39,756 residents in 2016 and 38,677 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 39,570 |
| 2022 | 39,545 |
| 2023 | 39,602 |
| 2024 | 39,332 |
| 2025 | 38,966 |
| 2026 | 38,677 |
All indicators for Bornholm
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Bornholm | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 32.1% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 8 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 16.2% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 88 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 49.3 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 8 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bornholm | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 20,052 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 53 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 54.0% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 7 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 5.0% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 98 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 85.3% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 16 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 10.6% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 87 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 65.0% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 18 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.77 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 70 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bornholm | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 56.7% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 34 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 0.0% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 8.0% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 34 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 14.6% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 41 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 11.6% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 14 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 7.8% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 35 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bornholm | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,461 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 66 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62.6 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 71 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 242,923 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 94 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bornholm | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 74.5% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 86 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.1% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 79 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bornholm | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.0 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 16 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bornholm | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 517.6 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 57 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 8.5% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 95 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Bornholm | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 27.4% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 70 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Bornholm ranks No. 20 by population.
Dwellings built in 2000 or later: 5.0% in Bornholm, compared with an average of 16.0% in Capital Region of Denmark and 18.3% nationally.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: 0.0% in Bornholm, compared with an average of 24.0% in Capital Region of Denmark and 15.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 12.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,110 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Share aged 65 and over”.
- “Dwellings built in 2000 or later”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Electric cars (share of passenger cars)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 82,437 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
Business sectors: Bornholm
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance12.8% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.7% ×2.0
- Wholesale and retail trade9.9% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services9.6% ×2.8
- Construction8.3% ×1.0
- Real estate7.7% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical7.6% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.8% ×1.2
Where is Bornholm?
Sunshine and temperatures: Bornholm
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bornholm?
Bornholm has 38,677 residents (2026), ranking 62 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Bornholm?
Bornholm covers 588.6 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Bornholm growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bornholm went from 39,756 to 38,677, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Bornholm?
Bornholm is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 55.110, longitude 14.917.
Dwellings built in 2000 or later: what is the figure for Bornholm?
In Bornholm, “Dwellings built in 2000 or later” stands at 5.0% (2026), ranking 98 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 16.8%.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: what is the figure for Bornholm?
In Bornholm, “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 85 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 13.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bornholm?
In Bornholm, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,110 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bornholm?
The nearest to Bornholm are Dragør (152 km), Tårnby (158 km), Copenhagen (162 km), Frederiksberg (163 km), Hvidovre (165 km).