Region
Region Midtjylland: municipalities in numbers
Region Midtjylland has 19 municipalities and 1,383,261 residents across 13,014 km², or 106 people per km². Population: +7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,383,261 residents
- 19 municipalities
- 13,014 km²
- 106 people/km²
Map and records: Region Midtjylland
Population change over 10 years
All municipalities in Region Midtjylland
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 10 years | Population density | Area | Share aged 65 and over | Share under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aarhus | 378,361 | +14.4% | 808.1 people/km² | 468.2 km² | 15.4% | 17.3% |
| Silkeborg | 102,753 | +13.3% | 120.8 people/km² | 850.9 km² | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Randers | 100,564 | +3.1% | 134.5 people/km² | 747.8 km² | 21.7% | 19.2% |
| Horsens | 98,806 | +12.6% | 190.1 people/km² | 519.7 km² | 19.3% | 20.7% |
| Viborg | 97,874 | +2.2% | 69.5 people/km² | 1,409 km² | 22.8% | 19.8% |
| Herning | 90,546 | +3.4% | 68.5 people/km² | 1,321 km² | 21.6% | 20.2% |
| Skanderborg | 66,352 | +11.6% | 159.2 people/km² | 416.9 km² | 19.7% | 24.6% |
| Holstebro | 59,324 | +2.9% | 74.8 people/km² | 793.1 km² | 22.6% | 20.3% |
| Ringkøbing-Skjern | 55,405 | −3.0% | 37.6 people/km² | 1,474 km² | 25.2% | 19.3% |
| Favrskov | 49,773 | +4.4% | 92.1 people/km² | 540.3 km² | 20.0% | 23.1% |
| Hedensted | 48,578 | +5.1% | 88.2 people/km² | 551.0 km² | 22.1% | 20.1% |
| Syddjurs | 44,394 | +6.0% | 64.3 people/km² | 690.2 km² | 27.3% | 19.3% |
| Skive | 44,104 | −5.4% | 64.5 people/km² | 683.6 km² | 27.3% | 17.4% |
| Ikast-Brande | 43,305 | +6.1% | 59.0 people/km² | 733.5 km² | 21.6% | 20.8% |
| Norddjurs | 36,477 | −4.4% | 50.6 people/km² | 721.0 km² | 28.1% | 16.8% |
| Odder | 24,310 | +9.8% | 108.6 people/km² | 223.8 km² | 26.0% | 19.9% |
| Struer | 20,122 | −6.3% | 81.7 people/km² | 246.2 km² | 29.5% | 17.3% |
| Lemvig | 18,596 | −8.8% | 36.5 people/km² | 509.4 km² | 29.9% | 16.4% |
| Samsø | 3,617 | −2.5% | 31.8 people/km² | 113.6 km² | 38.4% | 13.9% |
Region Midtjylland compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Region Midtjylland | Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over | 20.7% | 21.1% |
| Share under 18 | 19.4% | 18.9% |
| Average age | 42.1 years | 42.7 years |
| Number of occupied dwellings | 654,492 | 2,872,738 |
| Dwellings built before 1950 | 26.5% | 32.2% |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later | 23.4% | 18.3% |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) | 63.7% | 57.0% |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats | 33.6% | 40.0% |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner | 50.9% | 47.9% |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants | 4.08 ‰ | 3.77 ‰ |
| Residential buildings with district heating | 68.8% | 58.3% |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler | 6.7% | 15.9% |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| Residential buildings with heat pump | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Residential buildings with electric heating | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants | 508.0 ‰ | 483.3 ‰ |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants | 33.3 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ |
| Number of enterprises | 95,186 | 414,663 |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants | 69.7 ‰ | 69.5 ‰ |
| Average disposable income per person | 275,313 DKK | 288,135 DKK |
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) | 77.7% | 77.5% |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) | 36.4% | 38.1% |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Region Midtjylland?
Region Midtjylland has 19 municipalities. The most populous is Aarhus, with 378,361 residents.
What is the population of Region Midtjylland?
Region Midtjylland has 1,383,261 residents (2026), or 106 people per km².
Which municipality in Region Midtjylland is growing fastest?
Aarhus has the fastest growth in Region Midtjylland over 10 years: +14.4%.