Samsø: population and statistics
Samsø has a population of 3,617 (2026) across 113.6 km², or 31.8 people per km². It ranks 96 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,617 residents
- 113.6 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 0 m
Samsø in numbers
Population of Samsø over time
Samsø had 3,710 residents in 2016 and 3,617 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,682 |
| 2022 | 3,716 |
| 2023 | 3,775 |
| 2024 | 3,694 |
| 2025 | 3,656 |
| 2026 | 3,617 |
All indicators for Samsø
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 | Samsø | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 38.4% | 20.7% | 23.6% | ranked 5 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 13.9% | 19.4% | 19.2% | ranked 95 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 53.1 years | 42.1 | 44.3 | ranked 4 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Samsø | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 1,945 | 654,492 | 2,872,738 | ranked 96 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 62.1% | 26.5% | 28.9% | ranked 5 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 10.5% | 23.4% | 16.8% | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 88.9% | 63.7% | 73.2% | ranked 3 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 6.7% | 33.6% | 23.6% | ranked 95 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 66.2% | 50.9% | 57.6% | ranked 15 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.64 ‰ | 4.08 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 75 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Samsø | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 32.4% | 68.8% | 48.7% | ranked 69 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) | 11.0% | 5.2% | 6.2% | ranked 13 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 37.7% | 10.5% | 13.6% | ranked 1 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 11.1% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 16 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 6.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 47 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Samsø | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 402 | 95,186 | 414,663 | ranked 96 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108.8 ‰ | 69.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 4 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 248,849 DKK | 275,313 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 89 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Samsø | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 78.1% | 77.7% | 78.0% | ranked 47 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 | Samsø | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 255.7 ‰ | 33.3 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 5 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Samsø | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 532.8 ‰ | 508.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 50 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 11.1% | 17.9% | 15.6% | ranked 90 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Samsø | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 31.9% | 36.4% | 31.6% | ranked 46 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Region Midtjylland, Samsø ranks No. 19 by population.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: 0.0% in Samsø, compared with an average of 6.7% in Region Midtjylland and 15.9% nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 15.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,069 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Midtjylland for “Share aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Region Midtjylland for “Average age”.
- “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Number of occupied dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Number of enterprises”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,910 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
Business sectors: Samsø
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15.7% ×2.7
- Finance and insurance11.7% ×0.6
- Real estate10.9% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade9.2% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services9.0% ×2.6
- Construction7.5% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.0% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×1.2
Where is Samsø?
Sunshine and temperatures: Samsø
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Samsø?
Samsø has 3,617 residents (2026), ranking 96 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Samsø?
Samsø covers 113.6 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Samsø growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Samsø went from 3,710 to 3,617, a change of −2.5%.
Where is Samsø?
Samsø is in Region Midtjylland. Latitude 55.870, longitude 10.620.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: what is the figure for Samsø?
In Samsø, “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 85 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 13.4%.
Number of occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Samsø?
In Samsø, “Number of occupied dwellings” stands at 1,945 (2026), ranking 96 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 20,537.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Samsø?
In Samsø, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,069 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Samsø?
The nearest to Samsø are Odder (32 km), Kalundborg (37 km), Aarhus (40 km), Nordfyn (46 km), Kerteminde (47 km).