Skive: population and statistics
Skive has a population of 44,104 (2026) across 683.6 km², or 64.5 people per km². It ranks 51 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 44,104 residents
- 683.6 km²
- 64 people/km²
- 3 m
Skive in numbers
Population of Skive over time
Skive had 46,639 residents in 2016 and 44,104 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,425 |
| 2022 | 45,078 |
| 2023 | 45,069 |
| 2024 | 44,739 |
| 2025 | 44,328 |
| 2026 | 44,104 |
All indicators for Skive
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 | Skive | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.3% | 20.7% | 23.6% | ranked 20 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 17.4% | 19.4% | 19.2% | ranked 78 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 46.4 years | 42.1 | 44.3 | ranked 23 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Skive | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 22,108 | 654,492 | 2,872,738 | ranked 44 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 34.1% | 26.5% | 28.9% | ranked 32 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 10.7% | 23.4% | 16.8% | ranked 84 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 74.2% | 63.7% | 73.2% | ranked 46 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 24.1% | 33.6% | 23.6% | ranked 48 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 57.4% | 50.9% | 57.6% | ranked 50 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.56 ‰ | 4.08 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 79 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Skive | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 43.9% | 68.8% | 48.7% | ranked 55 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 18.5% | 6.7% | 13.4% | ranked 41 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 9.9% | 5.2% | 6.2% | ranked 18 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 13.3% | 10.5% | 13.6% | ranked 53 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) | 10.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 14 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Skive | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 3,188 | 95,186 | 414,663 | ranked 47 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71.3 ‰ | 69.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 39 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 258,877 DKK | 275,313 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 68 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Skive | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 78.0% | 77.7% | 78.0% | ranked 48 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% | ranked 92 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Skive | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.2 ‰ | 33.3 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 25 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Skive | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 551.2 ‰ | 508.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 36 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 12.3% | 17.9% | 15.6% | ranked 86 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Skive | 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, Skive ranks No. 13 by population.
Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force): 1.8% in Skive, compared with an average of 2.7% in Region Midtjylland and 2.8% nationally.
Electric cars (share of passenger cars): 12.3% in Skive, compared with an average of 17.9% in Region Midtjylland and 18.3% nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 19.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 960 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 95,742 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Viborg (97,874 residents), 24 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,840 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Skive
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance19.7% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.8% ×2.4
- Real estate10.1% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade9.9% ×1.0
- Construction9.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.1% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.1% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×0.9
Where is Skive?
Sunshine and temperatures: Skive
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Skive?
Skive has 44,104 residents (2026), ranking 51 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Skive?
Skive covers 683.6 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Skive growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Skive went from 46,639 to 44,104, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Skive?
Skive is in Region Midtjylland. Latitude 56.564, longitude 9.031.
Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force): what is the figure for Skive?
In Skive, “Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force)” stands at 1.8% (2025), ranking 92 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 2.5%.
Electric cars (share of passenger cars): what is the figure for Skive?
In Skive, “Electric cars (share of passenger cars)” stands at 12.3% (2026), ranking 86 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 15.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Skive?
In Skive, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 960 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Skive?
The nearest to Skive are Viborg (24 km), Struer (27 km), Morsø (30 km), Holstebro (34 km), Vesthimmerland (40 km).