Odder: population and statistics
Odder has a population of 24,310 (2026) across 223.8 km², or 109 people per km². It ranks 86 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 24,310 residents
- 223.8 km²
- 109 people/km²
- 14 m
Odder in numbers
Population of Odder over time
Odder had 22,131 residents in 2016 and 24,310 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,979 |
| 2022 | 23,304 |
| 2023 | 23,626 |
| 2024 | 23,896 |
| 2025 | 24,083 |
| 2026 | 24,310 |
All indicators for Odder
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 | Odder | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.0% | 20.7% | 23.6% | ranked 35 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 19.9% | 19.4% | 19.2% | ranked 37 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 45.3 years | 42.1 | 44.3 | ranked 42 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Odder | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 11,199 | 654,492 | 2,872,738 | ranked 84 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 30.4% | 26.5% | 28.9% | ranked 43 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 26.7% | 23.4% | 16.8% | ranked 7 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 72.9% | 63.7% | 73.2% | ranked 51 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 23.8% | 33.6% | 23.6% | ranked 49 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 60.3% | 50.9% | 57.6% | ranked 34 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.48 ‰ | 4.08 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 19 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Odder | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 62.1% | 68.8% | 48.7% | ranked 22 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 0.3% | 6.7% | 13.4% | ranked 82 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 7.9% | 5.2% | 6.2% | ranked 35 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 16.1% | 10.5% | 13.6% | ranked 32 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 6.4% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 41 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 6.8% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 41 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Odder | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 1,625 | 95,186 | 414,663 | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.0 ‰ | 69.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 55 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 277,813 DKK | 275,313 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 39 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Odder | 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) | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% | ranked 41 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Odder | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.6 ‰ | 33.3 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 24 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Odder | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 526.5 ‰ | 508.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 54 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 17.6% | 17.9% | 15.6% | ranked 30 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Odder | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 36.2% | 36.4% | 31.6% | ranked 34 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Region Midtjylland, Odder ranks No. 16 by population.
Dwellings built in 2000 or later: 26.7% in Odder, compared with an average of 23.4% in Region Midtjylland and 18.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 21.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,043 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings built in 2000 or later”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 31,345 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Skanderborg (66,352 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,172 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Odder
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance21.2% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade10.5% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×1.0
- Construction9.2% ×1.1
- Real estate7.9% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.7% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.5% ×1.0
Where is Odder?
Sunshine and temperatures: Odder
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Odder?
Odder has 24,310 residents (2026), ranking 86 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Odder?
Odder covers 223.8 km², with a density of 109 people per km².
Is the population of Odder growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Odder went from 22,131 to 24,310, a change of +9.8%.
Where is Odder?
Odder is in Region Midtjylland. Latitude 55.976, longitude 10.150.
Dwellings built in 2000 or later: what is the figure for Odder?
In Odder, “Dwellings built in 2000 or later” stands at 26.7% (2026), ranking 7 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 16.8%.
Number of enterprises: what is the figure for Odder?
In Odder, “Number of enterprises” stands at 1,625 (2024), ranking 85 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 3,031.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Odder?
In Odder, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,043 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Odder?
The nearest to Odder are Skanderborg (17 km), Aarhus (22 km), Horsens (23 km), Samsø (32 km), Hedensted (36 km).