Ikast-Brande: population and statistics
Ikast-Brande has a population of 43,305 (2026) across 733.5 km², or 59.0 people per km². It ranks 52 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 43,305 residents
- 733.5 km²
- 59 people/km²
- 76 m
Ikast-Brande in numbers
Population of Ikast-Brande over time
Ikast-Brande had 40,798 residents in 2016 and 43,305 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 41,473 |
| 2022 | 41,885 |
| 2023 | 42,540 |
| 2024 | 42,737 |
| 2025 | 43,009 |
| 2026 | 43,305 |
All indicators for Ikast-Brande
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 | Ikast-Brande | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.6% | 20.7% | 23.6% | ranked 65 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 20.8% | 19.4% | 19.2% | ranked 22 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 42.9 years | 42.1 | 44.3 | ranked 65 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ikast-Brande | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 19,247 | 654,492 | 2,872,738 | ranked 56 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 20.9% | 26.5% | 28.9% | ranked 71 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 19.6% | 23.4% | 16.8% | ranked 32 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 79.3% | 63.7% | 73.2% | ranked 34 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 19.5% | 33.6% | 23.6% | ranked 60 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 58.6% | 50.9% | 57.6% | ranked 43 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.49 ‰ | 4.08 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 45 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ikast-Brande | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 64.7% | 68.8% | 48.7% | ranked 19 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 5.5% | 6.7% | 13.4% | ranked 68 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 4.6% | 5.2% | 6.2% | ranked 59 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 13.2% | 10.5% | 13.6% | ranked 54 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 3.4% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 69 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 8.2% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 32 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ikast-Brande | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 3,267 | 95,186 | 414,663 | ranked 45 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 76.4 ‰ | 69.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 21 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 265,794 DKK | 275,313 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 61 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ikast-Brande | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 77.0% | 77.7% | 78.0% | ranked 65 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.5% | ranked 57 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ikast-Brande | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.3 ‰ | 33.3 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 70 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ikast-Brande | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 568.7 ‰ | 508.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 20 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 16.3% | 17.9% | 15.6% | ranked 39 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Ikast-Brande | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 26.7% | 36.4% | 31.6% | ranked 75 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Region Midtjylland, Ikast-Brande ranks No. 14 by population.
Residential buildings with district heating: 64.7% in Ikast-Brande, compared with an average of 68.8% in Region Midtjylland and 58.3% nationally.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: 568.7 ‰ in Ikast-Brande, compared with an average of 508.0 ‰ in Region Midtjylland and 483.3 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 22.6% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 939 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Midtjylland for “Elevation”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 102,731 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Herning (90,546 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,756 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Ikast-Brande
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance22.6% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade12.7% ×1.3
- Real estate11.6% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.5% ×1.8
- Construction9.7% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.1% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical4.8% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services4.4% ×0.9
Where is Ikast-Brande?
Sunshine and temperatures: Ikast-Brande
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ikast-Brande?
Ikast-Brande has 43,305 residents (2026), ranking 52 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Ikast-Brande?
Ikast-Brande covers 733.5 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Ikast-Brande growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ikast-Brande went from 40,798 to 43,305, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Ikast-Brande?
Ikast-Brande is in Region Midtjylland. Latitude 56.141, longitude 9.152.
Residential buildings with district heating: what is the figure for Ikast-Brande?
In Ikast-Brande, “Residential buildings with district heating” stands at 64.7% (2026), ranking 19 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 48.7%.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ikast-Brande?
In Ikast-Brande, “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 568.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 20 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 533.2 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ikast-Brande?
In Ikast-Brande, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 939 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ikast-Brande?
The nearest to Ikast-Brande are Herning (10 km), Silkeborg (25 km), Viborg (37 km), Holstebro (42 km), Billund (47 km).