Norddjurs: population and statistics
Norddjurs has a population of 36,477 (2026) across 721.0 km², or 50.6 people per km². It ranks 67 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 36,477 residents
- 721.0 km²
- 51 people/km²
- 52 m
Norddjurs in numbers
Population of Norddjurs over time
Norddjurs had 38,144 residents in 2016 and 36,477 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 36,943 |
| 2022 | 36,921 |
| 2023 | 36,978 |
| 2024 | 36,773 |
| 2025 | 36,658 |
| 2026 | 36,477 |
All indicators for Norddjurs
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 | Norddjurs | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.1% | 20.7% | 23.6% | ranked 19 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 16.8% | 19.4% | 19.2% | ranked 81 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 47.0 years | 42.1 | 44.3 | ranked 18 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Norddjurs | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 18,442 | 654,492 | 2,872,738 | ranked 62 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 34.7% | 26.5% | 28.9% | ranked 30 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 13.8% | 23.4% | 16.8% | ranked 66 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 77.1% | 63.7% | 73.2% | ranked 39 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 18.1% | 33.6% | 23.6% | ranked 63 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 58.3% | 50.9% | 57.6% | ranked 46 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.24 ‰ | 4.08 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 63 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Norddjurs | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 57.1% | 68.8% | 48.7% | ranked 33 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 0.0% | 6.7% | 13.4% | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 11.3% | 5.2% | 6.2% | ranked 12 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 13.2% | 10.5% | 13.6% | ranked 54 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 8.2% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 25 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 9.2% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 22 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Norddjurs | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,510 | 95,186 | 414,663 | ranked 65 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.3 ‰ | 69.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 52 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 249,494 DKK | 275,313 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 87 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Norddjurs | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 75.1% | 77.7% | 78.0% | ranked 82 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% | ranked 30 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Norddjurs | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 136.1 ‰ | 33.3 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 13 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Norddjurs | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 559.8 ‰ | 508.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 27 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 11.0% | 17.9% | 15.6% | ranked 91 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Norddjurs | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 21.4% | 36.4% | 31.6% | ranked 96 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Region Midtjylland, Norddjurs ranks No. 15 by population.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: 0.0% in Norddjurs, compared with an average of 6.7% in Region Midtjylland and 15.9% nationally.
Share with a higher education (aged 15–69): 21.4% in Norddjurs, compared with an average of 36.4% in Region Midtjylland and 38.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 15.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,050 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Midtjylland for “Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove”.
- “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share with a higher education (aged 15–69)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Electric cars (share of passenger cars)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 100,980 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Syddjurs, 27.0 km away.
Business sectors: Norddjurs
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance15.7% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15.6% ×2.7
- Construction11.4% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade9.2% ×1.0
- Real estate8.4% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical5.9% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.7% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×1.1
Where is Norddjurs?
Sunshine and temperatures: Norddjurs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Norddjurs?
Norddjurs has 36,477 residents (2026), ranking 67 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Norddjurs?
Norddjurs covers 721.0 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Norddjurs growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Norddjurs went from 38,144 to 36,477, a change of −4.4%.
Where is Norddjurs?
Norddjurs is in Region Midtjylland. Latitude 56.500, longitude 10.800.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: what is the figure for Norddjurs?
In Norddjurs, “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 85 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 13.4%.
Share with a higher education (aged 15–69): what is the figure for Norddjurs?
In Norddjurs, “Share with a higher education (aged 15–69)” stands at 21.4% (2025), ranking 96 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 31.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Norddjurs?
In Norddjurs, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,050 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Norddjurs?
The nearest to Norddjurs are Syddjurs (27 km), Randers (47 km), Favrskov (50 km), Aarhus (50 km), Mariagerfjord (57 km).