Syddjurs: population and statistics
Syddjurs has a population of 44,394 (2026) across 690.2 km², or 64.3 people per km². It ranks 49 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 44,394 residents
- 690.2 km²
- 64 people/km²
- 7 m
Syddjurs in numbers
Population of Syddjurs over time
Syddjurs had 41,889 residents in 2016 and 44,394 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 43,168 |
| 2022 | 43,596 |
| 2023 | 44,207 |
| 2024 | 44,076 |
| 2025 | 44,101 |
| 2026 | 44,394 |
All indicators for Syddjurs
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 | Syddjurs | 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) | 19.3% | 19.4% | 19.2% | ranked 45 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 46.2 years | 42.1 | 44.3 | ranked 25 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Syddjurs | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 20,357 | 654,492 | 2,872,738 | ranked 51 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 29.3% | 26.5% | 28.9% | ranked 47 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 23.0% | 23.4% | 16.8% | ranked 18 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 81.5% | 63.7% | 73.2% | ranked 30 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 12.3% | 33.6% | 23.6% | ranked 82 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 66.7% | 50.9% | 57.6% | ranked 13 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.61 ‰ | 4.08 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 57 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Syddjurs | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 49.6% | 68.8% | 48.7% | ranked 47 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) | 9.2% | 5.2% | 6.2% | ranked 26 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 19.6% | 10.5% | 13.6% | ranked 17 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 12.1% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 12 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 8.6% | 5.3% | 6.2% | ranked 27 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Syddjurs | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 3,340 | 95,186 | 414,663 | ranked 44 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75.8 ‰ | 69.7 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 23 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 271,971 DKK | 275,313 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 50 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Syddjurs | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 77.6% | 77.7% | 78.0% | ranked 56 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | ranked 35 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Syddjurs | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 209.5 ‰ | 33.3 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 8 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Syddjurs | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 550.0 ‰ | 508.0 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 37 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 16.4% | 17.9% | 15.6% | ranked 37 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Syddjurs | Region Midtjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 35.0% | 36.4% | 31.6% | ranked 36 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Region Midtjylland, Syddjurs ranks No. 12 by population.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: 0.0% in Syddjurs, compared with an average of 6.7% in Region Midtjylland and 15.9% nationally.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: 209.5 ‰ in Syddjurs, compared with an average of 33.3 ‰ in Region Midtjylland and 37.4 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 18.7% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,033 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Midtjylland for “Residential buildings with electric heating”.
- “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 96,667 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aarhus (378,361 residents), 23 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,132 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Syddjurs
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance18.7% ×0.9
- Construction11.5% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.0% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade9.0% ×0.9
- Real estate7.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×1.1
- Manufacturing4.9% ×1.3
Where is Syddjurs?
Sunshine and temperatures: Syddjurs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Syddjurs?
Syddjurs has 44,394 residents (2026), ranking 49 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Syddjurs?
Syddjurs covers 690.2 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Syddjurs growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Syddjurs went from 41,889 to 44,394, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Syddjurs?
Syddjurs is in Region Midtjylland. Latitude 56.312, longitude 10.521.
Residential buildings with natural gas boiler: what is the figure for Syddjurs?
In Syddjurs, “Residential buildings with natural gas boiler” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 85 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 13.4%.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Syddjurs?
In Syddjurs, “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 209.5 ‰ (2026), ranking 8 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 25.1 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Syddjurs?
In Syddjurs, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,033 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Syddjurs?
The nearest to Syddjurs are Aarhus (23 km), Norddjurs (27 km), Favrskov (29 km), Randers (34 km), Odder (44 km).