Favrskov: population and statistics
Favrskov has a population of 49,773 (2026) across 540.3 km², or 92.1 people per km². It ranks 41 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 49,773 residents
- 540.3 km²
- 92 people/km²
- 17 m
Favrskov in numbers
Population of Favrskov over time
Favrskov had 47,655 residents in 2016 and 49,773 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 48,381 |
| 2022 | 48,880 |
| 2023 | 49,408 |
| 2024 | 49,377 |
| 2025 | 49,359 |
| 2026 | 49,773 |
All indicators for Favrskov
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 | Favrskov | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.0% | 20.7% | 23.6% | ranked 77 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 23.1% | 19.4% | 19.2% | ranked 5 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 42.0 years | 42.1 | 44.3 | ranked 77 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Favrskov | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 21,086 | 654,492 | 2,872,738 | ranked 47 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 26.9% | 26.5% | 28.9% | ranked 59 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 23.4% | 23.4% | 16.8% | ranked 15 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 86.8% | 63.7% | 73.2% | ranked 13 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 12.7% | 33.6% | 23.6% | ranked 79 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 68.1% | 50.9% | 57.6% | ranked 8 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.02 ‰ | 4.08 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 25 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Favrskov | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 64.8% | 68.8% | 48.7% | ranked 18 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 6.1% | 6.7% | 13.4% | ranked 67 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 6.2% | 5.2% | 6.2% | ranked 49 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 11.7% | 10.5% | 13.6% | ranked 66 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 4.1% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 57 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 6.7% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 42 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Favrskov | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 3,509 | 95,186 | 414,663 | ranked 40 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71.1 ‰ | 69.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 41 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 285,147 DKK | 275,313 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 31 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Favrskov | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 81.9% | 77.7% | 78.0% | ranked 9 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.5% | ranked 66 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Favrskov | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.2 ‰ | 33.3 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 89 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Favrskov | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 545.7 ‰ | 508.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 43 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 18.5% | 17.9% | 15.6% | ranked 24 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Favrskov | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 37.4% | 36.4% | 31.6% | ranked 29 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Region Midtjylland, Favrskov ranks No. 10 by population.
Share under 18: 23.1% in Favrskov, compared with an average of 19.4% in Region Midtjylland and 18.9% nationally.
Dwellings occupied by the owner: 68.1% in Favrskov, compared with an average of 50.9% in Region Midtjylland and 47.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 20.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 990 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Midtjylland for “Dwellings occupied by the owner”.
- “Share under 18”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings occupied by the owner”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 75,672 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Randers (100,564 residents), 15 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,960 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Favrskov
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance20.7% ×1.0
- Construction11.2% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade10.1% ×1.1
- Real estate9.8% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.2% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical8.3% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×1.0
- Manufacturing4.3% ×1.2
Where is Favrskov?
Sunshine and temperatures: Favrskov
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Favrskov?
Favrskov has 49,773 residents (2026), ranking 41 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Favrskov?
Favrskov covers 540.3 km², with a density of 92 people per km².
Is the population of Favrskov growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Favrskov went from 47,655 to 49,773, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Favrskov?
Favrskov is in Region Midtjylland. Latitude 56.329, longitude 10.046.
Share under 18: what is the figure for Favrskov?
In Favrskov, “Share under 18” stands at 23.1% (2026), ranking 5 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 19.2%.
Dwellings occupied by the owner: what is the figure for Favrskov?
In Favrskov, “Dwellings occupied by the owner” stands at 68.1% (2026), ranking 8 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 57.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Favrskov?
In Favrskov, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 990 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Favrskov?
The nearest to Favrskov are Randers (15 km), Aarhus (22 km), Syddjurs (29 km), Skanderborg (33 km), Silkeborg (35 km).