Lemvig: population and statistics
Lemvig has a population of 18,596 (2026) across 509.4 km², or 36.5 people per km². It ranks 92 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,596 residents
- 509.4 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 43 m
Lemvig in numbers
Population of Lemvig over time
Lemvig had 20,399 residents in 2016 and 18,596 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,607 |
| 2022 | 19,398 |
| 2023 | 19,371 |
| 2024 | 19,110 |
| 2025 | 18,800 |
| 2026 | 18,596 |
All indicators for Lemvig
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 | Lemvig | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.9% | 20.7% | 23.6% | ranked 11 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 16.4% | 19.4% | 19.2% | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 48.1 years | 42.1 | 44.3 | ranked 11 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lemvig | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 9,145 | 654,492 | 2,872,738 | ranked 91 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 35.5% | 26.5% | 28.9% | ranked 27 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 7.6% | 23.4% | 16.8% | ranked 91 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 82.2% | 63.7% | 73.2% | ranked 28 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 15.0% | 33.6% | 23.6% | ranked 74 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 64.7% | 50.9% | 57.6% | ranked 19 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.22 ‰ | 4.08 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 89 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lemvig | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 60.4% | 68.8% | 48.7% | ranked 25 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 0.9% | 6.7% | 13.4% | ranked 81 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 10.2% | 5.2% | 6.2% | ranked 15 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 12.6% | 10.5% | 13.6% | ranked 59 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 6.6% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 37 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 8.5% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 28 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lemvig | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 1,520 | 95,186 | 414,663 | ranked 86 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.5 ‰ | 69.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 14 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 273,175 DKK | 275,313 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 48 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lemvig | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 79.1% | 77.7% | 78.0% | ranked 34 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 | Lemvig | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 132.6 ‰ | 33.3 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 14 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lemvig | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 566.5 ‰ | 508.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 23 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 13.4% | 17.9% | 15.6% | ranked 78 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Lemvig | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 24.8% | 36.4% | 31.6% | ranked 87 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Region Midtjylland, Lemvig ranks No. 18 by population.
Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force): 1.7% in Lemvig, compared with an average of 2.7% in Region Midtjylland and 2.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 20.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 984 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Number of occupied dwellings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share aged 65 and over”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 71,345 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Struer, 18.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Holstebro (59,324 residents), 27 km away.
Business sectors: Lemvig
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20.0% ×3.4
- Finance and insurance17.1% ×0.8
- Wholesale and retail trade9.5% ×1.0
- Real estate8.8% ×0.9
- Construction8.5% ×1.0
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply5.4% ×9.6
- Manufacturing4.8% ×1.3
- Other service activities4.3% ×0.9
Where is Lemvig?
Sunshine and temperatures: Lemvig
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lemvig?
Lemvig has 18,596 residents (2026), ranking 92 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Lemvig?
Lemvig covers 509.4 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Lemvig growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lemvig went from 20,399 to 18,596, a change of −8.8%.
Where is Lemvig?
Lemvig is in Region Midtjylland. Latitude 56.533, longitude 8.300.
Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force): what is the figure for Lemvig?
In Lemvig, “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%.
Number of occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Lemvig?
In Lemvig, “Number of occupied dwellings” stands at 9,145 (2026), ranking 91 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 20,537.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lemvig?
In Lemvig, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 984 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lemvig?
The nearest to Lemvig are Struer (19 km), Holstebro (27 km), Morsø (39 km), Skive (45 km), Thisted (50 km).