Gribskov: population and statistics
Gribskov has a population of 41,787 (2026) across 279.5 km², or 150 people per km². It ranks 57 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 41,787 residents
- 279.5 km²
- 150 people/km²
- 16 m
Gribskov in numbers
Population of Gribskov over time
Gribskov had 41,107 residents in 2016 and 41,787 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 40,971 |
| 2022 | 41,147 |
| 2023 | 41,547 |
| 2024 | 41,920 |
| 2025 | 41,797 |
| 2026 | 41,787 |
All indicators for Gribskov
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 | Gribskov | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 30.0% | 17.7% | 23.6% | ranked 10 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 16.7% | 18.9% | 19.2% | ranked 83 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 48.4 years | 40.8 | 44.3 | ranked 9 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gribskov | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 19,002 | 914,935 | 2,872,738 | ranked 59 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 22.9% | 38.1% | 28.9% | ranked 67 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 21.0% | 16.0% | 16.8% | ranked 27 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 75.7% | 34.8% | 73.2% | ranked 42 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 11.1% | 61.7% | 23.6% | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 70.9% | 38.4% | 57.6% | ranked 5 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.24 ‰ | 4.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 23 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gribskov | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 29.0% | 58.8% | 48.7% | ranked 76 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 7.4% | 24.0% | 13.4% | ranked 62 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 11.7% | 2.4% | 6.2% | ranked 11 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 28.4% | 7.9% | 13.6% | ranked 5 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 17.7% | 4.0% | 4.9% | ranked 2 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 4.9% | 0.9% | 6.2% | ranked 57 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gribskov | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 3,513 | 143,903 | 414,663 | ranked 39 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.8 ‰ | 75.2 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 8 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 292,834 DKK | 322,023 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 23 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gribskov | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 79.6% | 78.2% | 78.0% | ranked 29 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 1.9% | 3.0% | 2.5% | ranked 88 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gribskov | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 301.5 ‰ | 25.7 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 4 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gribskov | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 569.4 ‰ | 419.6 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 18 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 14.3% | 22.9% | 15.6% | ranked 62 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Gribskov | Capital Region of Denmark | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 31.9% | 47.9% | 31.6% | ranked 46 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 29 municipalities in Capital Region of Denmark, Gribskov ranks No. 18 by population.
Residential buildings with electric heating: 17.7% in Gribskov, compared with an average of 4.0% in Capital Region of Denmark and 4.5% nationally.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: 301.5 ‰ in Gribskov, compared with an average of 25.7 ‰ in Capital Region of Denmark and 37.4 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 18.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,027 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove”.
- Number 1 in Capital Region of Denmark for “Residential buildings with heat pump”.
- “Residential buildings with electric heating”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings occupied by the owner”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 39,146 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hillerød, 14.4 km away.
Business sectors: Gribskov
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance18.0% ×0.9
- Construction17.1% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical11.4% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade8.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×1.4
- Real estate6.5% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.4% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.1% ×0.9
Where is Gribskov?
Sunshine and temperatures: Gribskov
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gribskov?
Gribskov has 41,787 residents (2026), ranking 57 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Gribskov?
Gribskov covers 279.5 km², with a density of 150 people per km².
Is the population of Gribskov growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gribskov went from 41,107 to 41,787, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Gribskov?
Gribskov is in Capital Region of Denmark. Latitude 56.050, longitude 12.217.
Residential buildings with electric heating: what is the figure for Gribskov?
In Gribskov, “Residential buildings with electric heating” stands at 17.7% (2026), ranking 2 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 4.9%.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gribskov?
In Gribskov, “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 301.5 ‰ (2026), ranking 4 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 25.1 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gribskov?
In Gribskov, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,027 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gribskov?
The nearest to Gribskov are Hillerød (14 km), Halsnæs (15 km), Fredensborg (15 km), Allerød (22 km), Helsingør (25 km).