Aarhus: population and statistics
Aarhus has a population of 378,361 (2026) across 468.2 km², or 808 people per km². It ranks 2 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 378,361 residents
- 468.2 km²
- 808 people/km²
- 0 m
Aarhus in numbers
Population of Aarhus over time
Aarhus had 330,639 residents in 2016 and 378,361 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 352,751 |
| 2022 | 355,238 |
| 2023 | 361,544 |
| 2024 | 367,095 |
| 2025 | 373,388 |
| 2026 | 378,361 |
All indicators for Aarhus
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 | Aarhus | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.4% | 20.7% | 23.6% | ranked 97 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 17.3% | 19.4% | 19.2% | ranked 79 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 38.2 years | 42.1 | 44.3 | ranked 97 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aarhus | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 186,523 | 654,492 | 2,872,738 | ranked 2 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 25.2% | 26.5% | 28.9% | ranked 64 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 27.9% | 23.4% | 16.8% | ranked 5 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 38.0% | 63.7% | 73.2% | ranked 93 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 57.3% | 33.6% | 23.6% | ranked 8 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 33.5% | 50.9% | 57.6% | ranked 91 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.65 ‰ | 4.08 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 16 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aarhus | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 92.5% | 68.8% | 48.7% | ranked 4 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 0.0% | 6.7% | 13.4% | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 1.7% | 5.2% | 6.2% | ranked 92 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 3.6% | 10.5% | 13.6% | ranked 94 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 1.2% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 94 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 0.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 76 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aarhus | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 24,717 | 95,186 | 414,663 | ranked 2 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.3 ‰ | 69.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 57 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 281,588 DKK | 275,313 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 36 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aarhus | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 74.3% | 77.7% | 78.0% | ranked 87 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% | ranked 8 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Aarhus | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.4 ‰ | 33.3 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 68 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Aarhus | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 350.8 ‰ | 508.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 95 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 19.9% | 17.9% | 15.6% | ranked 11 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Aarhus | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 48.4% | 36.4% | 31.6% | ranked 9 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Region Midtjylland, Aarhus ranks No. 1 by population.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: 0.0% in Aarhus, compared with an average of 6.7% in Region Midtjylland and 15.9% nationally.
Share aged 65 and over: 15.4% in Aarhus, compared with an average of 20.7% in Region Midtjylland and 21.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 25.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 967 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Midtjylland for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Region Midtjylland for “Population density”.
- “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Number of occupied dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 65,574 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.8 times the national average.
Business sectors: Aarhus
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance25.2% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical13.0% ×1.3
- Real estate11.9% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade8.5% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.2% ×1.3
- Information and communication6.3% ×1.3
- Construction5.1% ×0.6
- Other service activities4.3% ×0.9
Where is Aarhus?
Sunshine and temperatures: Aarhus
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aarhus?
Aarhus has 378,361 residents (2026), ranking 2 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Aarhus?
Aarhus covers 468.2 km², with a density of 808 people per km².
Is the population of Aarhus growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aarhus went from 330,639 to 378,361, a change of +14.4%.
Where is Aarhus?
Aarhus is in Region Midtjylland. Latitude 56.167, longitude 10.250.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: what is the figure for Aarhus?
In Aarhus, “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 85 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 13.4%.
Share aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Aarhus?
In Aarhus, “Share aged 65 and over” stands at 15.4% (2026), ranking 97 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 23.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aarhus?
In Aarhus, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 967 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aarhus?
The nearest to Aarhus are Favrskov (22 km), Odder (22 km), Syddjurs (23 km), Skanderborg (25 km), Randers (35 km).