Holstebro: population and statistics
Holstebro has a population of 59,324 (2026) across 793.1 km², or 74.8 people per km². It ranks 27 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 59,324 residents
- 793.1 km²
- 75 people/km²
- 24 m
Holstebro in numbers
Population of Holstebro over time
Holstebro had 57,661 residents in 2016 and 59,324 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 58,662 |
| 2022 | 58,553 |
| 2023 | 58,978 |
| 2024 | 59,016 |
| 2025 | 59,201 |
| 2026 | 59,324 |
All indicators for Holstebro
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 | Holstebro | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.6% | 20.7% | 23.6% | ranked 59 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 20.3% | 19.4% | 19.2% | ranked 29 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 42.9 years | 42.1 | 44.3 | ranked 65 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Holstebro | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 27,890 | 654,492 | 2,872,738 | ranked 29 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 21.9% | 26.5% | 28.9% | ranked 70 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 18.3% | 23.4% | 16.8% | ranked 35 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 73.8% | 63.7% | 73.2% | ranked 48 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 25.2% | 33.6% | 23.6% | ranked 45 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 57.0% | 50.9% | 57.6% | ranked 53 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.61 ‰ | 4.08 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 44 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Holstebro | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 78.1% | 68.8% | 48.7% | ranked 8 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 1.0% | 6.7% | 13.4% | ranked 80 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 5.7% | 5.2% | 6.2% | ranked 52 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 6.9% | 10.5% | 13.6% | ranked 87 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 3.1% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 72 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 5.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 55 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Holstebro | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 3,736 | 95,186 | 414,663 | ranked 32 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63.3 ‰ | 69.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 66 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 269,279 DKK | 275,313 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 54 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Holstebro | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 79.8% | 77.7% | 78.0% | ranked 26 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | ranked 94 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Holstebro | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.6 ‰ | 33.3 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 36 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Holstebro | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 509.8 ‰ | 508.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 62 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 16.9% | 17.9% | 15.6% | ranked 34 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Holstebro | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 30.4% | 36.4% | 31.6% | ranked 57 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Region Midtjylland, Holstebro ranks No. 8 by population.
Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force): 1.7% in Holstebro, compared with an average of 2.7% in Region Midtjylland and 2.8% nationally.
Residential buildings with district heating: 78.1% in Holstebro, compared with an average of 68.8% in Region Midtjylland and 58.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 19.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 965 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with district heating”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 111,078 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Struer, 15.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Herning (90,546 residents), 34 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,860 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Holstebro
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance19.8% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.4% ×2.1
- Wholesale and retail trade10.4% ×1.1
- Real estate10.3% ×1.1
- Construction8.9% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.6% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical5.7% ×0.5
- Other service activities4.9% ×1.1
Where is Holstebro?
Sunshine and temperatures: Holstebro
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Holstebro?
Holstebro has 59,324 residents (2026), ranking 27 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Holstebro?
Holstebro covers 793.1 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Holstebro growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Holstebro went from 57,661 to 59,324, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Holstebro?
Holstebro is in Region Midtjylland. Latitude 56.367, longitude 8.617.
Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force): what is the figure for Holstebro?
In Holstebro, “Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force)” stands at 1.7% (2025), ranking 94 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 2.5%.
Residential buildings with district heating: what is the figure for Holstebro?
In Holstebro, “Residential buildings with district heating” stands at 78.1% (2026), ranking 8 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 48.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Holstebro?
In Holstebro, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 965 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Holstebro?
The nearest to Holstebro are Struer (15 km), Lemvig (27 km), Skive (34 km), Herning (34 km), Ikast-Brande (42 km).