Brønderslev: population and statistics
Brønderslev has a population of 36,529 (2026) across 633.1 km², or 57.7 people per km². It ranks 66 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 36,529 residents
- 633.1 km²
- 58 people/km²
- 17 m
Brønderslev in numbers
Population of Brønderslev over time
Brønderslev had 36,047 residents in 2016 and 36,529 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 36,177 |
| 2022 | 36,194 |
| 2023 | 36,540 |
| 2024 | 36,614 |
| 2025 | 36,706 |
| 2026 | 36,529 |
All indicators for Brønderslev
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 | Brønderslev | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.6% | 23.6% | 23.6% | ranked 48 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 20.7% | 18.3% | 19.2% | ranked 24 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 44.0 years | 43.9 | 44.3 | ranked 53 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brønderslev | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 17,090 | 294,876 | 2,872,738 | ranked 69 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 33.3% | 30.8% | 28.9% | ranked 34 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 18.3% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 35 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 82.3% | 68.3% | 73.2% | ranked 26 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 16.5% | 29.3% | 23.6% | ranked 68 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 59.9% | 52.7% | 57.6% | ranked 36 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.90 ‰ | 3.06 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 39 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brønderslev | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 63.4% | 67.3% | 48.7% | ranked 20 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 2.1% | 5.1% | 13.4% | ranked 77 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 10.1% | 7.0% | 6.2% | ranked 16 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 10.6% | 9.8% | 13.6% | ranked 74 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 2.6% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 80 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 10.6% | 7.3% | 6.2% | ranked 9 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brønderslev | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,306 | 40,250 | 414,663 | ranked 70 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63.0 ‰ | 67.8 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 67 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 255,600 DKK | 261,912 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 75 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brønderslev | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 78.0% | 76.9% | 78.0% | ranked 48 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.5% | ranked 41 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Brønderslev | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.3 ‰ | 61.6 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 64 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Brønderslev | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 548.5 ‰ | 524.8 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 39 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 14.2% | 15.1% | 15.6% | ranked 64 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Brønderslev | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 28.5% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 65 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Region Nordjylland, Brønderslev ranks No. 7 by population.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): 10.6% in Brønderslev, compared with an average of 7.3% in Region Nordjylland and 4.4% nationally.
Average disposable income per person: 255,600 DKK in Brønderslev, compared with an average of 261,912 DKK in Region Nordjylland and 288,135 DKK nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 17.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,006 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 88,669 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hjørring (62,979 residents), 22 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,024 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Brønderslev
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance17.8% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.8% ×2.5
- Construction12.4% ×1.4
- Real estate9.5% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade8.7% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical5.5% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.4% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services5.0% ×1.0
Where is Brønderslev?
Sunshine and temperatures: Brønderslev
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brønderslev?
Brønderslev has 36,529 residents (2026), ranking 66 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Brønderslev?
Brønderslev covers 633.1 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Brønderslev growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brønderslev went from 36,047 to 36,529, a change of +1.3%.
Where is Brønderslev?
Brønderslev is in Region Nordjylland. Latitude 57.268, longitude 9.946.
Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal): what is the figure for Brønderslev?
In Brønderslev, “Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal)” stands at 10.6% (2026), ranking 9 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 6.2%.
Average disposable income per person: what is the figure for Brønderslev?
In Brønderslev, “Average disposable income per person” stands at 255,600 DKK (2024), ranking 75 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 272,448 DKK.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brønderslev?
In Brønderslev, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,006 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brønderslev?
The nearest to Brønderslev are Hjørring (22 km), Aalborg (25 km), Jammerbugt (27 km), Frederikshavn (33 km), Rebild (43 km).