Jammerbugt: population and statistics
Jammerbugt has a population of 37,998 (2026) across 864.1 km², or 44.0 people per km². It ranks 65 of 98 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 37,998 residents
- 864.1 km²
- 44 people/km²
- 2 m
Jammerbugt in numbers
Population of Jammerbugt over time
Jammerbugt had 38,466 residents in 2016 and 37,998 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 38,175 |
| 2022 | 38,187 |
| 2023 | 38,364 |
| 2024 | 38,234 |
| 2025 | 37,954 |
| 2026 | 37,998 |
All indicators for Jammerbugt
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 | Jammerbugt | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.0% | 23.6% | 23.6% | ranked 24 of 98 | |
| Share under 18 (2026) | 18.9% | 18.3% | 19.2% | ranked 55 of 98 | |
| Average age (2026) | 46.0 years | 43.9 | 44.3 | ranked 31 of 98 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jammerbugt | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of occupied dwellings (2026) | 18,090 | 294,876 | 2,872,738 | ranked 64 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built before 1950 (2026) | 30.8% | 30.8% | 28.9% | ranked 42 of 98 | |
| Dwellings built in 2000 or later (2026) | 18.0% | 18.7% | 16.8% | ranked 37 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses) (2026) | 89.0% | 68.3% | 73.2% | ranked 2 of 98 | |
| Dwellings in blocks of flats (2026) | 7.8% | 29.3% | 23.6% | ranked 93 of 98 | |
| Dwellings occupied by the owner (2026) | 67.1% | 52.7% | 57.6% | ranked 12 of 98 | |
| Newly built dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.27 ‰ | 3.06 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | ranked 34 of 98 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jammerbugt | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential buildings with district heating (2026) | 55.0% | 67.3% | 48.7% | ranked 37 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with natural gas boiler (2026) | 7.4% | 5.1% | 13.4% | ranked 62 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with oil-fired boiler or oil stove (2026) | 9.9% | 7.0% | 6.2% | ranked 18 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with heat pump (2026) | 13.9% | 9.8% | 13.6% | ranked 46 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with electric heating (2026) | 4.8% | 3.1% | 4.9% | ranked 50 of 98 | |
| Residential buildings with solid fuel (wood, coal) (2026) | 8.5% | 7.3% | 6.2% | ranked 28 of 98 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jammerbugt | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises (2024) | 2,796 | 40,250 | 414,663 | ranked 56 of 98 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.1 ‰ | 67.8 ‰ | 69.0 ‰ | ranked 33 of 98 | |
| Average disposable income per person (2024) | 254,538 DKK | 261,912 DKK | 272,448 DKK | ranked 77 of 98 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jammerbugt | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 16–64) (2024) | 77.5% | 76.9% | 78.0% | ranked 58 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 | Jammerbugt | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 228.4 ‰ | 61.6 ‰ | 25.1 ‰ | ranked 7 of 98 |
Transport
| Indicator | Jammerbugt | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 575.4 ‰ | 524.8 ‰ | 533.2 ‰ | ranked 15 of 98 | |
| Electric cars (share of passenger cars) (2026) | 14.3% | 15.1% | 15.6% | ranked 62 of 98 |
Education
| Indicator | Jammerbugt | Region Nordjylland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a higher education (aged 15–69) (2025) | 25.7% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 81 of 98 |
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Region Nordjylland, Jammerbugt ranks No. 6 by population.
Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses): 89.0% in Jammerbugt, compared with an average of 68.3% in Region Nordjylland and 57.0% nationally.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: 228.4 ‰ in Jammerbugt, compared with an average of 61.6 ‰ in Region Nordjylland 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 995 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Region Nordjylland for “Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses)”.
- “Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 121,022 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aalborg (226,033 residents), 23 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,980 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Business sectors: Jammerbugt
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
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15.8% ×2.7
- Wholesale and retail trade10.7% ×1.1
- Construction10.0% ×1.2
- Real estate9.8% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical4.8% ×0.5
- Manufacturing4.3% ×1.2
Where is Jammerbugt?
Sunshine and temperatures: Jammerbugt
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jammerbugt?
Jammerbugt has 37,998 residents (2026), ranking 65 of 98 municipalities.
How big is Jammerbugt?
Jammerbugt covers 864.1 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Jammerbugt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jammerbugt went from 38,466 to 37,998, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Jammerbugt?
Jammerbugt is in Region Nordjylland. Latitude 57.133, longitude 9.567.
Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses): what is the figure for Jammerbugt?
In Jammerbugt, “Dwellings in houses (detached and terraced houses)” stands at 89.0% (2026), ranking 2 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 73.2%.
Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jammerbugt?
In Jammerbugt, “Summer houses per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 228.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 7 of 98 municipalities; the national median is 25.1 ‰.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jammerbugt?
In Jammerbugt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 995 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jammerbugt?
The nearest to Jammerbugt are Aalborg (23 km), Brønderslev (27 km), Rebild (31 km), Vesthimmerland (37 km), Hjørring (45 km).