Aalborg: population and statistics
Aalborg has a population of 226,033 (2026) across 1,137.7 km², or 199 people per km². It ranks 3 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 226,033 residents
- 1,137.7 km²
- 199 people/km²
- 8 m
Aalborg in numbers
Population of Aalborg over time
Aalborg had 210,316 residents in 2016 and 226,033 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 219,487 |
| 2022 | 221,082 |
| 2023 | 222,571 |
| 2024 | 223,174 |
| 2025 | 224,612 |
| 2026 | 226,033 |
All indicators for Aalborg
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 | Aalborg | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.8% | 23.6% | 23.6% | ranked 84 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 17.6% | 18.3% | 19.2% | ranked 76 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 40.8 years | 43.9 | 44.3 | ranked 84 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aalborg | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 116,515 | 294,876 | 2,872,738 | ranked 3 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 27.1% | 30.8% | 28.9% | ranked 57 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 24.5% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 11 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 47.3% | 68.3% | 73.2% | ranked 84 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 49.5% | 29.3% | 23.6% | ranked 15 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 39.6% | 52.7% | 57.6% | ranked 85 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.03 ‰ | 3.06 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 51 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aalborg | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 84.8% | 67.3% | 48.7% | ranked 7 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 1.8% | 5.1% | 13.4% | ranked 79 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 3.8% | 7.0% | 6.2% | ranked 67 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 5.1% | 9.8% | 13.6% | ranked 91 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 1.1% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 95 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 3.1% | 7.3% | 6.2% | ranked 64 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aalborg | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 13,604 | 40,250 | 414,663 | ranked 3 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61.0 ‰ | 67.8 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 78 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 266,935 DKK | 261,912 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 60 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aalborg | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 75.7% | 76.9% | 78.0% | ranked 76 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | ranked 9 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Aalborg | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.4 ‰ | 61.6 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 51 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Aalborg | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 445.9 ‰ | 524.8 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 82 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 16.4% | 15.1% | 15.6% | ranked 37 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Aalborg | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 40.8% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 19 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Region Nordjylland, Aalborg ranks No. 1 by population.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 23.5% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,004 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Nordjylland for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Region Nordjylland for “Population density”.
- “Number of occupied dwellings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Number of enterprises”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Residential buildings with electric heating”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 159,342 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rebild, 18.8 km away.
Business sectors: Aalborg
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance23.5% ×1.1
- Real estate12.5% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade10.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.4% ×0.9
- Construction7.0% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.1% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services4.6% ×0.9
- Other service activities4.5% ×1.0
Where is Aalborg?
Sunshine and temperatures: Aalborg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aalborg?
Aalborg has 226,033 residents (2026), ranking 3 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Aalborg?
Aalborg covers 1,137.7 km², with a density of 199 people per km².
Is the population of Aalborg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aalborg went from 210,316 to 226,033, a change of +7.5%.
Where is Aalborg?
Aalborg is in Region Nordjylland. Latitude 57.046, longitude 9.919.
Number of occupied dwellings: what is the figure for Aalborg?
In Aalborg, “Number of occupied dwellings” stands at 116,515 (2026), ranking 3 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 20,537.
Number of enterprises: what is the figure for Aalborg?
In Aalborg, “Number of enterprises” stands at 13,604 (2024), ranking 3 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 3,031.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aalborg?
In Aalborg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,004 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aalborg?
The nearest to Aalborg are Rebild (19 km), Jammerbugt (23 km), Brønderslev (25 km), Vesthimmerland (36 km), Mariagerfjord (40 km).