Hjørring: population and statistics
Hjørring has a population of 62,979 (2026) across 926.9 km², or 67.9 people per km². It ranks 24 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 62,979 residents
- 926.9 km²
- 68 people/km²
- 57 m
Hjørring in numbers
Population of Hjørring over time
Hjørring had 65,411 residents in 2016 and 62,979 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 64,155 |
| 2022 | 63,839 |
| 2023 | 63,998 |
| 2024 | 63,544 |
| 2025 | 63,311 |
| 2026 | 62,979 |
All indicators for Hjørring
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 | Hjørring | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.7% | 23.6% | 23.6% | ranked 26 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 18.1% | 18.3% | 19.2% | ranked 66 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 46.1 years | 43.9 | 44.3 | ranked 28 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hjørring | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 31,272 | 294,876 | 2,872,738 | ranked 21 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 31.8% | 30.8% | 28.9% | ranked 38 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 13.6% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 67 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 77.0% | 68.3% | 73.2% | ranked 40 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 21.0% | 29.3% | 23.6% | ranked 56 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 58.5% | 52.7% | 57.6% | ranked 44 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.44 ‰ | 3.06 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 32 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hjørring | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 60.3% | 67.3% | 48.7% | ranked 26 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 4.8% | 5.1% | 13.4% | ranked 72 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 8.8% | 7.0% | 6.2% | ranked 31 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 12.0% | 9.8% | 13.6% | ranked 63 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 4.1% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 57 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 9.5% | 7.3% | 6.2% | ranked 19 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hjørring | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 4,368 | 40,250 | 414,663 | ranked 24 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.7 ‰ | 67.8 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 50 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 255,917 DKK | 261,912 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 73 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hjørring | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 77.4% | 76.9% | 78.0% | ranked 59 of 98 | |
| Unemployment (full-time unemployed as a percentage of the labour force) (2025) | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% | ranked 35 of 98 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Hjørring | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.6 ‰ | 61.6 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 18 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hjørring | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 581.4 ‰ | 524.8 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 10 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 13.9% | 15.1% | 15.6% | ranked 69 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Hjørring | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 27.1% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 73 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Region Nordjylland, Hjørring ranks No. 2 by population.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: 581.4 ‰ in Hjørring, compared with an average of 524.8 ‰ in Region Nordjylland and 483.3 ‰ nationally.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: 101.6 ‰ in Hjørring, compared with an average of 61.6 ‰ in Region Nordjylland and 37.4 ‰ nationally.
Largest business sector: Finance and insurance, with 18.4% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 1,026 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Nordjylland for “Elevation”.
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 129,818 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Brønderslev, 22.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aalborg (226,033 residents), 47 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,104 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Hjørring
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Finance and insurance18.4% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.9% ×2.2
- Construction10.9% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade10.1% ×1.1
- Real estate10.0% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.1% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×1.0
- Manufacturing4.7% ×1.3
Where is Hjørring?
Sunshine and temperatures: Hjørring
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hjørring?
Hjørring has 62,979 residents (2026), ranking 24 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Hjørring?
Hjørring covers 926.9 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Hjørring growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hjørring went from 65,411 to 62,979, a change of −3.7%.
Where is Hjørring?
Hjørring is in Region Nordjylland. Latitude 57.467, longitude 9.983.
Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hjørring?
In Hjørring, “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 581.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 10 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 533.2 ‰.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hjørring?
In Hjørring, “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 101.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 18 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 25.1 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hjørring?
In Hjørring, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 1,026 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hjørring?
The nearest to Hjørring are Brønderslev (22 km), Frederikshavn (25 km), Jammerbugt (45 km), Aalborg (47 km), Læsø (65 km).