Region
Region Nordjylland: municipalities in numbers
Region Nordjylland has 11 municipalities and 593,114 residents across 7,885 km², or 75 people per km². Population: +1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 593,114 residents
- 11 municipalities
- 7,885 km²
- 75 people/km²
Map and records: Region Nordjylland
Population change over 10 years
All municipalities in Region Nordjylland
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 10 years | Population density | Area | Share aged 65 and over | Share under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aalborg | 226,033 | +7.5% | 198.7 people/km² | 1,138 km² | 18.8% | 17.6% |
| Hjørring | 62,979 | −3.7% | 67.9 people/km² | 926.9 km² | 26.7% | 18.1% |
| Frederikshavn | 57,523 | −4.5% | 88.1 people/km² | 652.8 km² | 29.7% | 16.3% |
| Thisted | 42,572 | −3.2% | 39.7 people/km² | 1,072 km² | 26.7% | 18.9% |
| Mariagerfjord | 41,541 | −1.4% | 57.8 people/km² | 718.3 km² | 26.0% | 18.2% |
| Jammerbugt | 37,998 | −1.2% | 44.0 people/km² | 864.1 km² | 27.0% | 18.9% |
| Brønderslev | 36,529 | +1.3% | 57.7 people/km² | 633.1 km² | 23.6% | 20.7% |
| Vesthimmerland | 35,632 | −4.5% | 46.3 people/km² | 769.7 km² | 26.8% | 18.3% |
| Rebild | 31,280 | +7.3% | 50.4 people/km² | 621.2 km² | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Morsø | 19,344 | −6.2% | 52.8 people/km² | 366.3 km² | 28.9% | 17.7% |
| Læsø | 1,683 | −7.4% | 13.8 people/km² | 122.2 km² | 43.8% | 11.5% |
Region Nordjylland compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Region Nordjylland | Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over | 23.6% | 21.1% |
| Share under 18 | 18.3% | 18.9% |
| Average age | 43.9 years | 42.7 years |
| Number of occupied dwellings | 294,876 | 2,872,738 |
| Dwellings built before 1950 | 30.8% | 32.2% |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) | 68.3% | 57.0% |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats | 29.3% | 40.0% |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner | 52.7% | 47.9% |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants | 3.06 ‰ | 3.77 ‰ |
| Residential buildings with district heating | 67.3% | 58.3% |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler | 5.1% | 15.9% |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| Residential buildings with heat pump | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Residential buildings with electric heating | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) | 7.3% | 4.4% |
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants | 524.8 ‰ | 483.3 ‰ |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants | 61.6 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ |
| Number of enterprises | 40,250 | 414,663 |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants | 67.8 ‰ | 69.5 ‰ |
| Average disposable income per person | 261,912 DKK | 288,135 DKK |
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) | 76.9% | 77.5% |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) | 32.0% | 38.1% |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Region Nordjylland?
Region Nordjylland has 11 municipalities. The most populous is Aalborg, with 226,033 residents.
What is the population of Region Nordjylland?
Region Nordjylland has 593,114 residents (2026), or 75 people per km².
Which municipality in Region Nordjylland is growing fastest?
Aalborg has the fastest growth in Region Nordjylland over 10 years: +7.5%.