Skanderborg: population and statistics
Skanderborg has a population of 66,352 (2026) across 416.9 km², or 159 people per km². It ranks 21 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 66,352 residents
- 416.9 km²
- 159 people/km²
- 27 m
Skanderborg in numbers
Population of Skanderborg over time
Skanderborg had 59,481 residents in 2016 and 66,352 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 63,390 |
| 2022 | 64,318 |
| 2023 | 65,138 |
| 2024 | 65,205 |
| 2025 | 65,760 |
| 2026 | 66,352 |
All indicators for Skanderborg
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 | Skanderborg | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.7% | 20.7% | 23.6% | ranked 78 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 24.6% | 19.4% | 19.2% | ranked 1 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 41.3 years | 42.1 | 44.3 | ranked 83 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Skanderborg | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 27,753 | 654,492 | 2,872,738 | ranked 30 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 19.6% | 26.5% | 28.9% | ranked 73 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 29.0% | 23.4% | 16.8% | ranked 2 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 78.9% | 63.7% | 73.2% | ranked 35 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 20.3% | 33.6% | 23.6% | ranked 58 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 65.4% | 50.9% | 57.6% | ranked 16 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.30 ‰ | 4.08 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 48 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Skanderborg | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 66.2% | 68.8% | 48.7% | ranked 17 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 6.7% | 6.7% | 13.4% | ranked 65 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 4.0% | 5.2% | 6.2% | ranked 62 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 13.6% | 10.5% | 13.6% | ranked 50 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 3.6% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 66 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 5.4% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 52 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Skanderborg | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 4,813 | 95,186 | 414,663 | ranked 20 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.8 ‰ | 69.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 26 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 307,806 DKK | 275,313 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 17 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Skanderborg | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 82.6% | 77.7% | 78.0% | ranked 6 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.5% | ranked 83 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Skanderborg | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.4 ‰ | 33.3 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 75 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Skanderborg | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 508.3 ‰ | 508.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 64 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 22.5% | 17.9% | 15.6% | ranked 9 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Skanderborg | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 43.6% | 36.4% | 31.6% | ranked 12 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Region Midtjylland, Skanderborg ranks No. 7 by population.
Share under 18: 24.6% in Skanderborg, compared with an average of 19.4% in Region Midtjylland and 18.9% nationally.
Dwellings built in 2000 or later: 29.0% in Skanderborg, compared with an average of 23.4% in Region Midtjylland and 18.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 24.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 995 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Midtjylland for “Share under 18”.
- Number 1 in Region Midtjylland for “Dwellings built in 2000 or later”.
- “Share under 18”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings built in 2000 or later”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 16–64)”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 58,389 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Odder, 16.5 km away.
Business sectors: Skanderborg
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance24.7% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.9% ×1.0
- Real estate9.4% ×1.0
- Construction8.3% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.0% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.2% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.0% ×1.0
Where is Skanderborg?
Sunshine and temperatures: Skanderborg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Skanderborg?
Skanderborg has 66,352 residents (2026), ranking 21 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Skanderborg?
Skanderborg covers 416.9 km², with a density of 159 people per km².
Is the population of Skanderborg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Skanderborg went from 59,481 to 66,352, a change of +11.6%.
Where is Skanderborg?
Skanderborg is in Region Midtjylland. Latitude 56.040, longitude 9.910.
Share under 18: what is the figure for Skanderborg?
In Skanderborg, “Share under 18” stands at 24.6% (2026), ranking 1 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 19.2%.
Dwellings built in 2000 or later: what is the figure for Skanderborg?
In Skanderborg, “Dwellings built in 2000 or later” stands at 29.0% (2026), ranking 2 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 16.8%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Skanderborg?
In Skanderborg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 995 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Skanderborg?
The nearest to Skanderborg are Odder (17 km), Horsens (20 km), Aarhus (25 km), Silkeborg (27 km), Hedensted (33 km).