Ringkøbing-Skjern: population and statistics
Ringkøbing-Skjern has a population of 55,405 (2026) across 1,474.5 km², or 37.6 people per km². It ranks 33 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 55,405 residents
- 1,474.5 km²
- 38 people/km²
- 9 m
Ringkøbing-Skjern in numbers
Population of Ringkøbing-Skjern over time
Ringkøbing-Skjern had 57,139 residents in 2016 and 55,405 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 56,182 |
| 2022 | 56,203 |
| 2023 | 56,348 |
| 2024 | 56,218 |
| 2025 | 55,582 |
| 2026 | 55,405 |
All indicators for Ringkøbing-Skjern
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 | Ringkøbing-Skjern | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.2% | 20.7% | 23.6% | ranked 43 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 19.3% | 19.4% | 19.2% | ranked 45 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 45.0 years | 42.1 | 44.3 | ranked 45 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ringkøbing-Skjern | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 25,723 | 654,492 | 2,872,738 | ranked 33 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 28.1% | 26.5% | 28.9% | ranked 54 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 15.3% | 23.4% | 16.8% | ranked 58 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 85.5% | 63.7% | 73.2% | ranked 15 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 12.4% | 33.6% | 23.6% | ranked 80 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 62.4% | 50.9% | 57.6% | ranked 27 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.59 ‰ | 4.08 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 58 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ringkøbing-Skjern | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 57.6% | 68.8% | 48.7% | ranked 30 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 7.2% | 6.7% | 13.4% | ranked 64 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 9.1% | 5.2% | 6.2% | ranked 27 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 13.9% | 10.5% | 13.6% | ranked 46 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 3.5% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 68 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 8.2% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 32 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ringkøbing-Skjern | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 4,122 | 95,186 | 414,663 | ranked 26 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.3 ‰ | 69.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 31 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 270,125 DKK | 275,313 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 52 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ringkøbing-Skjern | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 80.9% | 77.7% | 78.0% | ranked 15 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% | ranked 96 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ringkøbing-Skjern | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 191.0 ‰ | 33.3 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 9 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ringkøbing-Skjern | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 569.1 ‰ | 508.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 19 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 12.7% | 17.9% | 15.6% | ranked 82 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Ringkøbing-Skjern | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 25.7% | 36.4% | 31.6% | ranked 81 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Region Midtjylland, Ringkøbing-Skjern ranks No. 9 by population.
Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force): 1.6% in Ringkøbing-Skjern, compared with an average of 2.7% in Region Midtjylland and 2.8% nationally.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: 191.0 ‰ in Ringkøbing-Skjern, compared with an average of 33.3 ‰ in Region Midtjylland and 37.4 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 18.0% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,001 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 206,513 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Herning (90,546 residents), 39 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,004 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Ringkøbing-Skjern
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance18.0% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17.8% ×3.1
- Real estate11.0% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade10.0% ×1.1
- Construction9.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.5
- Other service activities4.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical4.3% ×0.4
Where is Ringkøbing-Skjern?
Sunshine and temperatures: Ringkøbing-Skjern
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ringkøbing-Skjern?
Ringkøbing-Skjern has 55,405 residents (2026), ranking 33 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Ringkøbing-Skjern?
Ringkøbing-Skjern covers 1,474.5 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Ringkøbing-Skjern growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ringkøbing-Skjern went from 57,139 to 55,405, a change of −3.0%.
Where is Ringkøbing-Skjern?
Ringkøbing-Skjern is in Region Midtjylland. Latitude 56.010, longitude 8.397.
Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force): what is the figure for Ringkøbing-Skjern?
In Ringkøbing-Skjern, “Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force)” stands at 1.6% (2025), ranking 96 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 2.5%.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ringkøbing-Skjern?
In Ringkøbing-Skjern, “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 191.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 9 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 25.1 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ringkøbing-Skjern?
In Ringkøbing-Skjern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,001 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ringkøbing-Skjern?
The nearest to Ringkøbing-Skjern are Herning (39 km), Holstebro (42 km), Varde (42 km), Billund (47 km), Ikast-Brande (49 km).