Horsens: population and statistics
Horsens has a population of 98,806 (2026) across 519.7 km², or 190 people per km². It ranks 10 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 98,806 residents
- 519.7 km²
- 190 people/km²
- 0 m
Horsens in numbers
Population of Horsens over time
Horsens had 87,736 residents in 2016 and 98,806 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 92,229 |
| 2022 | 94,443 |
| 2023 | 96,480 |
| 2024 | 97,392 |
| 2025 | 97,921 |
| 2026 | 98,806 |
All indicators for Horsens
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 | Horsens | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.3% | 20.7% | 23.6% | ranked 82 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 20.7% | 19.4% | 19.2% | ranked 24 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 41.4 years | 42.1 | 44.3 | ranked 82 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Horsens | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 46,279 | 654,492 | 2,872,738 | ranked 11 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 29.7% | 26.5% | 28.9% | ranked 46 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 28.1% | 23.4% | 16.8% | ranked 4 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 60.4% | 63.7% | 73.2% | ranked 71 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 36.7% | 33.6% | 23.6% | ranked 28 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 49.3% | 50.9% | 57.6% | ranked 79 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.92 ‰ | 4.08 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 52 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Horsens | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 71.3% | 68.8% | 48.7% | ranked 12 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 6.4% | 6.7% | 13.4% | ranked 66 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 3.9% | 5.2% | 6.2% | ranked 66 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 10.3% | 10.5% | 13.6% | ranked 75 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 2.2% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 84 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 4.6% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 60 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Horsens | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 5,970 | 95,186 | 414,663 | ranked 16 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61.3 ‰ | 69.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 75 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 271,024 DKK | 275,313 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 51 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Horsens | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 78.5% | 77.7% | 78.0% | ranked 40 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | ranked 35 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Horsens | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.8 ‰ | 33.3 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 83 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Horsens | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 555.8 ‰ | 508.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 32 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 16.6% | 17.9% | 15.6% | ranked 35 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Horsens | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 34.2% | 36.4% | 31.6% | ranked 38 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Region Midtjylland, Horsens ranks No. 4 by population.
Dwellings built in 2000 or later: 28.1% in Horsens, compared with an average of 23.4% in Region Midtjylland and 18.3% nationally.
Residential buildings with district heating: 71.3% in Horsens, compared with an average of 68.8% in Region Midtjylland and 58.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 24.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,002 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings built in 2000 or later”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 72,787 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hedensted, 13.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aarhus (378,361 residents), 43 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,008 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Horsens
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance24.4% ×1.2
- Real estate10.9% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade10.6% ×1.1
- Construction9.5% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.5% ×0.9
- Health and social work4.8% ×0.9
- Other service activities4.5% ×1.0
Where is Horsens?
Sunshine and temperatures: Horsens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Horsens?
Horsens has 98,806 residents (2026), ranking 10 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Horsens?
Horsens covers 519.7 km², with a density of 190 people per km².
Is the population of Horsens growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Horsens went from 87,736 to 98,806, a change of +12.6%.
Where is Horsens?
Horsens is in Region Midtjylland. Latitude 55.860, longitude 9.840.
Dwellings built in 2000 or later: what is the figure for Horsens?
In Horsens, “Dwellings built in 2000 or later” stands at 28.1% (2026), ranking 4 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 16.8%.
Residential buildings with district heating: what is the figure for Horsens?
In Horsens, “Residential buildings with district heating” stands at 71.3% (2026), ranking 12 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 48.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Horsens?
In Horsens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,002 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Horsens?
The nearest to Horsens are Hedensted (13 km), Skanderborg (20 km), Odder (23 km), Vejle (26 km), Fredericia (31 km).